Author: CRAIG, NEVILLE B
Title: The History of Pittsburgh, with a Brief Notice of Its Facilities of Communication and Other Advantages for Commercial and Manufacturing Purposes, with Three Maps,
Description: Pittsburg PA: J.R. Weldin Co, 1917. Limited Edition; First Impression. Hardcover. Cloth with gilt-lettered spine. Reprint and update of 1851 edition. Light wear. "The best history of Pittsburgh to the time of publication. Craig was editor of the Olden Time. " Graff. "Scarce. " Decker. Craig treats Pittsburgh's "variety of incident. Great Britain, France, Great Britian again, Virginia, United States and Pennsylvania have each in turn exercised sovereigny here. Twice it has been captured in war. First by Contrecoeur in 1754 and by Forbes in 1758. Once besieged by Indians, in 1763, once blown up and burned by the French in 1958, it was the field of controversy between neighboring states in 1774, and finally the scene of civil war in 1794." Fold out map. This edition limited to 750 copies. We provide delivery tracking on US orders.; Maps; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 310 pages. Very Good with no dust jacket .
Keywords: Genealogy History
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Title: The History of Pittsburgh, with a Brief Notice of Its Facilities of Communication and Other Advantages for Commercial and Manufacturing Purposes, with Three Maps,
Description: Pittsburg PA: J.R. Weldin Co, 1917. Limited Edition; First Impression. Hardcover. Cloth with gilt-lettered spine. Reprint and update of 1851 edition. Light wear. "The best history of Pittsburgh to the time of publication. Craig was editor of the Olden Time. " Graff. "Scarce. " Decker. Craig treats Pittsburgh's "variety of incident. Great Britain, France, Great Britian again, Virginia, United States and Pennsylvania have each in turn exercised sovereigny here. Twice it has been captured in war. First by Contrecoeur in 1754 and by Forbes in 1758. Once besieged by Indians, in 1763, once blown up and burned by the French in 1958, it was the field of controversy between neighboring states in 1774, and finally the scene of civil war in 1794." Fold out map. This edition limited to 750 copies. We provide delivery tracking on US orders.; Maps; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 310 pages. Very Good with no dust jacket .
Keywords: Genealogy History
Price: US$ 99.97 Seller: A Book Legacy
- Book number: 41159
- Book number: 41159
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