Pennsylvania's Allegheny Mountains: The First Frontier

by Dave Hurst

Bands of Iroquois, the ill-fated General Braddock and Gilded Age tycoons have all roamed Pennsylvania's Allegheny Mountains. The rough peaks and dense woods of the Alleghenies were the nation's first barrier to westward expansion. From frontier skirmishes and daring escapes along the Underground Railroad to the triumphs and tragedies of the Industrial Revolution, local journalist Dave Hurst explores the fascinating history and distinctive culture of the region. He regales readers with tales of fly-fishing, bold outdoorsmen, the legend of Johnny Appleseed and the origins of the banana split to capture the essence of Pennsylvania's Allegheny Mountains.

128 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2009

Reviews

[Jim]

Not exactly a page turner, it's somewhat dull and yet not boring. A book full of interesting facts ready and waiting for anyone who cares to pick them out.

[Greg Young]

Excellent book, learned so much about the natives before the colonization of Pennsylvania.