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1876. The history of Jefferson and Forest Counties, PA, is recalled through a mixture of colorful tales and factual data in this NEW 33 Page Booklet, reprinted primarily from three hard-to-find vintage books. The spiral-bound booklet is printed one-sided on 60# paper, with the print size adjusted to fit 8 1/2 x 11 paper. A clear vinyl sheet protects the front cover. Source books include: An Illustrated History of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (1876) by William Egle, M.D.; Pennsylvania, a Guide to the Keystone State compiled by WPA writers; and My Pennsylvania, a 1946 project of the Bureau of Publications, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. (Some Information may be repeated in various excerpts, but often with a different slant or with additional details.) The communities mentioned include: Port Barrett, Reynoldsville, Brookville, Brockport, Summerville, Brockway, Sykesville, Cramer, Big Run, Punxsutawney, Corsica, Marienville, East Hickory, Tionesta, Hickorytown, Newtown, Nebraska (Lacytown),… Read More

Early days in Allen County, IN, including the City of Fort Wayne, are recalled through colorful tales, factual data, and individual biographies in this 63 page booklet compiled from excerpts from two rare books: An Illustrated History of the State of Indiana (1875) by DeWitt C. Goodrich and Prof. Charles R. Tuttle, and Indiana, a Guide to the Hoosier State, a WPA publication from 1940. The 8 1/2" x 11" spiral bound booklet is printed on 60# paper. A vinyl sheet protects the front cover. Among the many subjects discussed are: Kekionga, capital city of the Algonquin Indians; Early history of forts and Indians in the area; the siege of Fort Wayne; Early Settlement of Fort Wayne; Early Settlement of Allen County; tales of early days; population growth by township; Railroads; the Bass Foundry and Machine Works. Brief biographies with pictures are included for: Robert Brackenridge, J.K. Edgerton, Pliney Hoagland, Charles A. Zollinger, J.D. Nuttman, John Hough, Samuel Hanna, Mrs. Eliza Hanna, Col.… Read More

1876. The history of Indiana County, PA, is recalled through a mixture of colorful tales and factual data in this NEW 24 Page Booklet, reprinted primarily from three hard-to-find books. The spiral-bound booklet is printed one-sided on 60# paper, with the print enlarged for easier reading. A clear vinyl sheet has been added to protect the front cover. Source books include: An Illustrated History of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (1876) by William Egle, M.D.; Pennsylvania, a Guide to the Keystone State compiled by WPA writers; and My Pennsylvania, a 1946 project of the Bureau of Publications, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. (Some Information may be repeated in various excerpts, but often with a different slant or with additional details.) The communities mentioned include: Indiana, Homer City, Blairsville, Saltsburg, Armagh, Mechanicsburg, Marion, Shelocta, Cherry Tree, Graceton, Coral, Josephine and Black Lick. The Egle history covers the early development of this area, while excerpts from the WPA… Read More

Luverne, Minnesota: Northern History Publishing Company, 1911. Early days in Rock County, Minnesota, are recalled through a mixture of colorful tales and factual data in this spiral bound booklet reprinted from a rare 1911 book: An Illustrated History of the Counties of Rock and Pipestone Minnesota by Arthur P. Rose. The book was originally published by Northern History Publishing Company, Luverne, MN. This 109-page booklet includes the portion of the original book pertaining to the history of Rock County. It is printed on 60# paper, 8.5" x 11", with a four color front cover, protected by a vinyl sheet. Among the many topic headings in the booklet are: The Red Man's Day 1838-1866; Early Settlement 1867-1870; County and Township Organization 1870-1878 -- including Luverne, Grant (Clinton), Beaver Creek, Magnolia, Kanaranzi, Martin, Gregory, Vienna, Albion (Springwater), Mound, Riverside (Battle Plain), Rose Dell, Dover (Denver); Era of Development 1871-1873; Calmitous Days 1874-1877;… Read More

1876. The history of McKean County, PA, is recalled through a mixture of colorful tales and factual data in this NEW 25-Page Booklet, reprinted primarily from three hard-to-find books. The spiral-bound booklet is printed one-sided on 60# paper, with the print enlarged for easier reading. A vinyl sheet has been added to protect the front cover. Source books include: An Illustrated History of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (1876) by William Egle, M.D.; Pennsylvania, a Guide to the Keystone State compiled by WPA writers; and My Pennsylvania, a 1946 project of the Bureau of Publications, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. (Some Information may be repeated in various excerpts, but often with a different slant or with additional details.) Communities mentioned include: Smethport, Port Allegany, Farmers Valley, Mt. Jewett, Kane, Ludlow, Foster Brook, Bradford, Custer City, Eldred, Sergeant, Wetmore, Port Kennedy, Ceres (formerly Kings Settlement), Norwich Settlement, Instanter (Bunker Hill), Teutonia, and… Read More

1876. The history of Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, is recalled through a mixture of colorful tales and factual data in this NEW 33 Page Booklet, reprinted primarily from three hard-to-find vintage books. The spiral-bound booklet is printed one-sided on 60# paper, with the print size adjusted for 8 1/2 x 11 paper. A vinyl sheet protects the front cover. Source books include: An Illustrated History of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (1876) by William Egle, M.D.; Pennsylvania, a Guide to the Keystone State compiled by WPA writers; and My Pennsylvania, a 1946 project of the Bureau of Publications, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. (Some Information may be repeated in various excerpts, but often with a different slant or with additional details.) The communities mentioned include: Allentown (formerly Northampton), Emmaus (Emaus); Millerstown, Segarsville, New Tripoli, Linnville, Foglesville, Trexlerstown, Freyburg, Friedensville (formerly Cranesville), Slatington, Macungie (formerly Millerstown), Coplay or… Read More

1876. The history of Monroe County, PA, is recalled through a mixture of colorful tales and factual data in this NEW 25 Page Booklet, reprinted primarily from three hard-to-find books. The spiral-bound booklet is printed one-sided on 60# paper, with the print enlarged for easier reading. A vinyl sheet has been added to protect the front cover. Source books include: An Illustrated History of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (1876) by William Egle, M.D.; Pennsylvania, a Guide to the Keystone State compiled by WPA writers; and My Pennsylvania, a 1946 project of the Bureau of Publications, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. (Some Information may be repeated in various excerpts, but often with a different slant or with additional details.) The communities mentioned include: Bartonsville, Blakeslee Corners, Brodheadsville, Delaware Water Gap, Dutotsburg, East Stroudsburg, Kellersville, Kunklestown, Marshall’s Creek, Meenesink, Mt. Pocono, Pocono, Saylorsburg, Slateford, Stroudsburg, Tannersville,… Read More

1876. The history of Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, is recalled through a mixture of colorful tales and factual data in this NEW 25 Page Booklet, reprinted primarily from three hard-to-find books. The spiral-bound booklet is printed one-sided on 60# paper, with the print enlarged for easier reading. A vinyl sheet has been added to protect the front cover. Source books include: An Illustrated History of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (1876) by William Egle, M.D.; Pennsylvania, a Guide to the Keystone State compiled by WPA writers; and My Pennsylvania, a 1946 project of the Bureau of Publications, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. (Some Information may be repeated in various excerpts, but often with a different slant or with additional details.) Communities mentioned include: Fredericksburg, Myerstown, Lebanon, Annville, Palmyra, Miner’s Village, Millerstown, Shaefferstown, Jonestown (formerly Williamstown) and Campbellstown. Since the source books are concerned with the same subject, there is… Read More