Historical Papers : Written By Members Of The Harrisburg Chapter Daughters Of The American Revolution Harrisburg, Pennsylvania And Read At The Regular
Overview
Behind every town name lie forgotten lives and contested loyalties. In Historical Papers, the voices of Harrisburg's patriotic women recover them with quiet power. Local history comes alive here. Written and read between 1894 and 1904 by members of the Harrisburg daughters of the American Revolution, these carefully researched local history essays and historical society papers trace the story of colonial and revolutionary Pennsylvania, from early settlement through Pennsylvania Revolutionary War history and its long aftermath. Rich in genealogical and biographical sketches, it forms a distinctive DAR historical records anthology, illuminating families, churchyards, battlefields and civic institutions at the heart of Harrisburg Pennsylvania history. For readers who value an authentic American Revolution history collection, this volume offers a vivid window into how patriotic societies in America preserved memory at the turn of the twentieth century, and serves as both a reference for local historians and a valuable resource for genealogical research. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure for anyone drawn to primary sources, colonial and revolutionary Pennsylvania, and the enduring legacy of the women who safeguarded its past.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9789354446887
- ISBN-10: 9354446884
- Publisher: Alpha Edition
- Publish Date: March 2021
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.56 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.81 pounds
- Page Count: 248
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