Pittsburg: And The Men Who Made It (1904)

By Theodore W. Nevin

Book Overview

""Pittsburg: And The Men Who Made It"" is a historical book written by Theodore Williamson Nevin in 1904. The book provides a comprehensive account of the city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and the men who played a significant role in its development. The book covers the city's early history, including its founding, growth, and industrialization. It also explores the lives of prominent figures who helped shape the city, including Andrew Carnegie, Henry Clay Frick, and George Westinghouse. The book delves into the city's industrial and commercial sectors, including its steel and coal industries, as well as its transportation and banking systems. Additionally, the book provides insight into the city's social and cultural history, including its architecture, art, and education. ""Pittsburg: And The Men Who Made It"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Pittsburgh or the development of industrial America.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: 1120019737
• ISBN13: 9781120019738
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 82 Pages
• Weight: 0.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"