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Philadelphia: The Place and the People

Philadelphia: The Place and the People

Peixotto, Ernest Clifford
Repplier, Agnes

Hardcover

Historical FiguresFiction AnthologiesNortheast

ISBN10: 1163534013
ISBN13: 9781163534014
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 428
Weight: 1.75
Height: 1.06 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Philadelphia: The Place And The People is a non-fiction book written by Agnes Repplier, originally published in 1898. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history, culture, and society of Philadelphia, one of the oldest and most influential cities in the United States. Repplier delves into the city's founding by William Penn, its role in the American Revolution, and its transformation into a major industrial and commercial hub in the 19th century. She also explores the city's architecture, art, literature, and notable figures, including Benjamin Franklin, Edgar Allan Poe, and Walt Whitman. Throughout the book, Repplier offers her own personal observations and reflections on the city and its people, providing a unique and insightful perspective on this important American city. Written in Repplier's characteristic witty and engaging style, Philadelphia: The Place And The People remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of Philadelphia, as well as American history more broadly.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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