Philadelphia: The Place And The People

By Agnes Repplier, Ernest Clifford Peixotto, Ernest Peixotto

Book Overview

""Philadelphia: The Place And The People"" by Agnes Repplier is a comprehensive account of the city of Philadelphia and its inhabitants. The book delves into the city's history, architecture, culture, and notable figures, from the founding of the city by William Penn to the 19th century. Repplier provides an insightful and engaging narrative that paints a vivid picture of the city's past and present. She explores the city's role in the American Revolution, its growth and development during the Industrial Revolution, and its contributions to American literature and the arts. Repplier also discusses the city's unique character and its impact on American society. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of Philadelphia and its people.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: 1163296937
• ISBN13: 9781163296936
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 428 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"