Pittsburgh : a sketch of its early social life by Charles W. Dahlinger

"Pittsburgh: A Sketch of Its Early Social Life" by Charles W. Dahlinger is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the development of social life in Pittsburgh from its inception, detailing the effects of significant historical events such as the French and Indian War, the American Revolution, and the early stages of American settlement. Its primary focus is on the cultural and social dynamics that shaped the community during its formative years. The opening of the book introduces the reader to the initial social conditions in Pittsburgh, emphasizing the absence of a structured society due to conflicts with local Native American tribes. Dahlinger discusses how early settlers, influenced by military and trade, laid the groundwork for Pittsburgh’s eventual growth as a prominent location following the end of open conflict. He highlights the establishment of educational institutions, the formation of communal structures, and the emergence of social organizations, painting a vivid picture of a vibrant yet chaotic early community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Dahlinger, Charles W. (Charles William), 1858-1935
Title Pittsburgh : a sketch of its early social life
Original Publication New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1916.
Credits Charlene Taylor 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: 61.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Language English
LoC Class F106: United States local history: Atlantic coast. Middle Atlantic States
Subject Pittsburgh (Pa.) -- Social life and customs
Category Text
eBook-No. 71653
Release Date
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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