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Manufacturing In Philadelphia, 1683-1912 (1912)

Manufacturing In Philadelphia, 1683-1912 (1912)

MacFarlane, John James

Paperback

Technology & EngineeringFiction AnthologiesRegional: Middle Atlantic

ISBN10: 116483956X
ISBN13: 9781164839569
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 108
Weight: 0.34
Height: 0.22 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Manufacturing in Philadelphia, 1683-1912 is a historical book written by John James Macfarlane and published in 1912. The book provides a comprehensive account of the growth and development of the manufacturing industry in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from its early days in the late 17th century to the early 20th century. Macfarlane's book covers a wide range of topics related to manufacturing in Philadelphia, including the city's early industries such as shipbuilding, textiles, and ironworks, as well as the rise of new industries like chemicals, machinery, and electrical equipment. The author also explores the social and economic factors that contributed to the growth of manufacturing in Philadelphia, such as immigration, labor relations, and technological innovation. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of Philadelphia's manufacturing history. Macfarlane draws on a wealth of primary sources, including government records, industry reports, and personal accounts, to provide a detailed and engaging narrative of the city's industrial past. Manufacturing in Philadelphia, 1683-1912 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of American industry, as well as those interested in the history of Philadelphia specifically. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the economic and social forces that shaped the city's development, and offers a compelling portrait of the men and women who built and sustained its manufacturing economy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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