The Autobiography Of A Pennsylvanian

By Samuel Whitaker Pennypacker

Book Overview

The Autobiography Of A Pennsylvanian is a memoir written by Samuel Whitaker Pennypacker. The book is a detailed account of Pennypacker's life, from his childhood in Pennsylvania to his time as Governor of the state. Pennypacker was born in 1843 and grew up in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. He attended the University of Pennsylvania and later became a lawyer. He served in the Union Army during the Civil War and was wounded in battle. After the war, Pennypacker returned to Pennsylvania and began a successful law career. He was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 1876 and later served as Attorney General of the state. In 1903, he was elected Governor of Pennsylvania and served until 1907. Throughout his life, Pennypacker was an avid historian and collector of books and manuscripts. He wrote several books on Pennsylvania history and was a member of the American Historical Association. The Autobiography Of A Pennsylvanian is a fascinating look at the life of a prominent figure in Pennsylvania history. Pennypacker's writing is engaging and insightful, providing readers with a unique perspective on the events and people that shaped the state. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in Pennsylvania history or the life of Samuel Whitaker Pennypacker.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: 116330851X
• ISBN13: 9781163308516
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 588 Pages
• Weight: 1.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"