The Wissahickon (1922)

By Thomas Augustine Daly

Book Overview

""The Wissahickon"" is a book written by Thomas Augustine Daly and published in 1922. The book is a historical and cultural study of the Wissahickon Creek, a tributary of the Schuylkill River located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The author describes the natural beauty of the area and its significance to the local community. The book also covers the history of the Wissahickon, including the Native American tribes that once inhabited the area, the early European settlers, and the development of the park system. The author also discusses the literary and artistic inspirations that the Wissahickon has provided, including the works of Edgar Allan Poe and Thomas Eakins. Overall, ""The Wissahickon"" is a comprehensive and informative study of a significant natural and cultural landmark in Philadelphia.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: 1165139065
• ISBN13: 9781165139064
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 88 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"