History Of Erie County, Pennsylvania (Volume I)

By John Elmer Reed

Along the wind-shaped shores of Lake Erie, a county came of age. Here, the past lives on. In History Of Erie County, Pennsylvania (Volume I), John Elmer Reed presents a richly detailed county history book that follows Erie County Pennsylvania history from its earliest communities into the maturity of 19th century Pennsylvania. Combining narrative sweep with meticulous attention to place, Reed maps the townships, villages, churches, schools and industries that defined the lake Erie region history, always grounding events in the lives of the people who built them. For readers drawn to Pennsylvania local history or exploring Erie County genealogy, this historical nonfiction book becomes an indispensable genealogy research resource, preserving names, lineages and local traditions that illuminate family stories. As a local historians reference, it stands as a cornerstone of northwestern Pennsylvania history and a keystone volume in any serious Pennsylvania county histories collection. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure. This careful local history reference edition respects the original character while giving modern readers and collectors renewed access to a foundational study of community life along the shores of Lake Erie.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9354481663
• ISBN13: 9789354481666
• Release Date: March 2021
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 778 Pages
• Weight: 2.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"