Historic Background And Annals Of The Swiss And German Pioneer Settlers Of Southeastern Pennsylvania, And Of Their Remote Ancestors (1917)

By H. Frank Eshleman and H. Frank Eshleman

Book Overview

Historic Background And Annals Of The Swiss And German Pioneer Settlers Of Southeastern Pennsylvania, And Of Their Remote Ancestors is a book written by H. Frank Eshleman in 1917. The book provides a comprehensive historical account of the Swiss and German pioneer settlers who migrated to southeastern Pennsylvania, as well as their remote ancestors. The author delves into the cultural, social, and economic factors that influenced the migration of these settlers, and the challenges they faced in establishing their communities in the new land. The book also highlights the contributions of these pioneers to the development of the region, including their role in agriculture, industry, and trade. The author draws on a variety of sources, including historical documents, family records, and personal interviews, to provide a detailed and engaging account of this important period in American history. Overall, Historic Background And Annals Of The Swiss And German Pioneer Settlers Of Southeastern Pennsylvania, And Of Their Remote Ancestors is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Pennsylvania, the Swiss and German migration to America, and the early development of the United States.From The Middle Of The Dark Ages, Down To The Time Of The Revolutionary War.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164933388
• ISBN13: 9781164933380
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 390 Pages
• Weight: 1.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Publisher's Note:

"...throughout the book there is an orientation toward Lancaster County genealogy, with a lot of pertinent and historically correct identification of family backgrounds in Europe....The wider extent of German eighteenth century emigration is treated...and [Eshleman] is careful to give material on the spread of the Pennsylvania German population, particularly the sects, to Virginia and other parts of the South."--Don Yoder, The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine, XXVI:3 (1970)

A Personal & Historic Account

I found this book at a library dedicated to Genealogical Research. After leaving the library, I ordered the book. It is setup by year and covers the 18th century+. It contains correspondence "to & from" the colonies to & from the place of immigration. There are letters expressing both personal and political events affecting the lives of these people. There is also a brief commentary at various points explaining some of the letters. I found it to be an very interesting "read". At the end of various points, names of all Swiss & German immigrants who arrived in Pennsyvlania during that year are listed. The ships are sometimes listed. There is an index of surname's. If your ancestors are not listed by surname, but they emigrated during this time period, it will still give you a deeper understanding of their lives regardless of this ethnicity. I recommend this book if this is your area of interest.