The Perennial Philadelphians: The Anatomy of an American Aristocracy (New Directions Paperbook)

By Nathaniel Burt

Book Overview

The Perennial Philadelphians tells the story of the city's inherited aristocracy--of Wanamakers and Drexels, of Biddles and Cadwaladers. Drawing on history, genealogy, politics, economics, the fine... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0007E0NMO
• Release Date: January 1963
• Publisher: Little Brown
• Weight: 2.45 lbs.