The Planting of Civilization in Western Pennsylvania

by Solon Justus Buck, Elizabeth Hawthorn Buck

A definitive account of nearly every aspect of Western Pennsylvanian life and development up until the War of 1812. The book opens with a narrative of the formative years of the region. Succeeding chapters deal with the development of agriculture, industry, education, religion, social customs, and law and order --all based upon the results of the work of the Western Pennsylvania Historical Survey.

Among the more than one hundred illustrations are contemporary pictures, maps, plans of forts, portraits, architectural photographs and more.

Genres: History

616 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1969

Reviews

[Anthony Cleveland · Rating 2 out of 5]

An ok read but drags on after awhile. Pearls are scattered throughout. That’s why it is in my personal library.