Sources and documents of the Pennsylvania Germans ;
Notes
"The Genuine brandy distillery; or, The art of making brandy, gin, and cordial ... printed 1809 [selections]": p. 97-107.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary
This book is one in a series that seeks to provide information about the German immigrants of Pennsylvania in the 18th century. Friedrich Gelwicks was a farmer, a shoemaker, a still operator, and was active in his church.The records he kept regarding his business and personal activities in his life paints a picture of life in 18th century Pennsylvania .
Includes bibliographical references (p. [3] of cover).
Contents
1. How Pennsylvania topography got that way -- 2. Causes of floods -- 3. Frequency of floods in Pennsylvania -- 4. 19th century floods in Pennsylvania -- 5. The Johnstown Flood -- 6. The floods of 1936 -- 7. 1955 flood on the Delaware -- 8. The 1972 flood -- 9. Flood forecasting -- 10. Flood control -- 11. The future.
Summary
From the time of the "Great Pumpkin Flood of 1786" to the Agnes Floods of 1972, Shank shows, both editorially and pictorially, the causes and effects of Pennsylvania floods. Geographical history, detailed flood data and a comprehensive water map are included. This two-color book offers 93 superb illustrations, 88 pages of human interest stories and a definitive guide to major floods in Pennsylvania history. [from the publisher]
Since the first covered bridge in America was built across the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia in 1805, Pennsylvania has been the testing ground for some of the world's most unusual and interesting bridges. Shank delves into the lives and works of Burr, Wernwag, Town, Howe, Ellet, Roebling and Modjeski and others who revolutionized bridge-building of the past 5000 years. With 2-color photos and drawings, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in all bridges...covered to suspension...old or new. [from Abebooks.com]
