A guide book of art, architecture, and historic interests in Pennsylvania

"A Guide Book of Art, Architecture, and Historic Interests in Pennsylvania" edited by A. Margaretta Archambault is a comprehensive guidebook intended for tourists, likely written in the early 20th century. This work highlights various significant artistic and historic sites throughout Pennsylvania, arranged chronologically by counties and detailing the artistic contributions, colonial history, and remarkable landmarks of each area. The opening of the guide provides insightful context regarding the book's purpose and the collaborative efforts that went into its creation. It articulates the intention behind documenting art and historical interests by relaying information from local historians and residents, ensuring a thorough account while acknowledging potential discrepancies. Additionally, the beginning section outlines the guide's structure, emphasizing the focus on both early American and local history, setting the stage for a rich exploration of Pennsylvania’s cultural landscape as the reader moves further into the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Editor Archambault, Anna Margaretta, 1856-1956
LoC No. 25002577
Title A guide book of art, architecture, and historic interests in Pennsylvania
Credits Charlene Taylor, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Reading Level Reading ease score: 53.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Language English
LoC Class F106: United States local history: Atlantic coast. Middle Atlantic States
Subject Historic buildings -- Pennsylvania
Subject Art -- Pennsylvania
Subject Architecture -- Pennsylvania
Subject Pennsylvania -- History
Subject Pennsylvania -- Guidebooks
Category Text
eBook-No. 66410
Release Date
Last Update Oct 18, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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