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Extracts from the diary of Christopher Marshall : kept in Philadelphia and Lancaster, during the American Revolution, 1774-1781

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo1636
Author
Marshall, Christopher,
Date of Publication
1877.
Call Number
973.38 M367
  1 website  
Responsibility
edited by William Duane.
Author
Marshall, Christopher,
Place of Publication
Albany
Publisher
Joel Munsell,
Date of Publication
1877.
Physical Description
iv, [5]-330 p. ; 20 cm.
Notes
First edition, covering only the years 1774-1776, published in Philadelphia by the same editor in 1839.
Summary
From The History Society of Pennsylvania: Christopher Marshall was born in Dublin, Ireland, on November 6, 1709. He was educated in England and sailed to America sometime in the late 1720s. By 1729, he had established a pharmacy shop in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His success as a pharmacist and chemist allowed him to retire from business in 1774, but he remained a vital public figure. In 1776, he became a delegate to the Philadelphia Provincial Council, and he was twice appointed to the Continental Committee of Council and Safety. His retirement afforded him the time to keep diaries of public and personal events. He wrote these "remembrances" almost daily from about 1774 to at least 1795. In 1777, Marshall relocated to Lancaster, Pennsylvania, to improve his health and to avoid the British armies. After hostilities ceased, Marshall moved back to Philadelphia where he died on May 7, 1797.
Subjects
Marshall, Christopher, - 1709-1797.
United States - History - Revolution, 1775-1783 - Personal narratives.
Pennsylvania - History - Revolution, 1775-1783.
Additional Author
Duane, William,
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
973.38 M367
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Our first century: being a popular descriptive portraiture of the one hundred great and memorable events of perpetual interest in the history of our country, political, military, mechanical, social, scientific and commercial: embracing also delineations of all the great historic characters celebrated in the annals of the republic; men of heroism, statesmanship, genius, oratory, adventure and philanthropy

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo11825
Author
Devens, R. M.
Date of Publication
1879.
Call Number
973 D489
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Author
Devens, R. M.
Place of Publication
Springfield, Mass
Publisher
C. A. Nichols,
Date of Publication
1879.
Physical Description
1004 p. illus., ports.
Subjects
United States - History.
United States - History - 1783-1865.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
973 D489
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The history of Pennsylvania from the earliest discovery to the present time. Including an account of the first settlements by the Dutch, Swedes, and English, and of the colony of William Penn, his treaty and pacific measures with the Indians; and the gradual advancement of the state to its present aspect of opulence, culture and refinement. By William Mason Cornell

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo3100
Author
Cornell, William Mason,
Date of Publication
1876.
Call Number
974.8009 C814
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Author
Cornell, William Mason,
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
Quaker City Pub. House,
Date of Publication
1876.
Physical Description
575, [1] p. illus. 24 cm.
Notes
Bibliography: p. [576]
Subjects
Pennsylvania - History.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.8009 C814
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A biographical history of Lancaster County : being a history of early settlers and eminent men of the county; as also much other unpublished historical information, chiefly of a local character

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo10438
Author
Harris, Alexander,
Date of Publication
1872.
Call Number
090 L244bar 1872
  1 website  
Responsibility
by Alex. Harris.
Author
Harris, Alexander,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Elias Barr,
Date of Publication
1872.
Physical Description
638 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Biography.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
090 L244bar 1872
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Centennial : The settlement, formation and progress of Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, from 1785 to 1876

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo5131
Author
Morgan, George H.
Date of Publication
1877.
Call Number
974.818 M848
  1 website  
Responsibility
Prepared under the direction of the commisioners of said county, by George H. Morgan.
Author
Morgan, George H.
Place of Publication
Harrisburg, Pa
Publisher
Telegraph steam book and job printing house,
Date of Publication
1877.
Physical Description
239 p. 23 cm.
Notes
Edited by the Dauphin County historical society.
Summary
A detailed history of Dauphin County with many primary sources quoted. Though the title states that the period covered is 1785 to 1876, the book also addresses the Native Americans in the area before Europeans arrived. The French and Indian War and the American Revolution are also included.
Subjects
Dauphin County (Pa.) - History.
Additional Corporate Author
Historical Society of Dauphin County (Pa.)
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.818 M848
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Addresses delivered before the Dauphin County Historical Society in the State Capitol, Harrisburg, July 4, 1876

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo4945
Date of Publication
1876
Call Number
974.818 D242a
  1 website  
Place of Publication
Harrisburg? Pa
Publisher
s.n.,
Date of Publication
1876
Physical Description
85 p. ; 26 cm.
Series
[Contributions to the historical literature of Dauphin County ; v. 1]
Contents
Ecclesiastical history of Dauphin County / by Thomas H. Robinson -- The Revolutionary soldiers of Dauphin County / by A. Boyd Hamilton -- Historical review of Dauphin County / by William H. Egle.
Subjects
Dauphin County (Pa.) - Church history.
Dauphin County (Pa.) - History - Revolution, 1775-1783.
Dauphin County (Pa.) - History.
Additional Author
Robinson, Thomas Hastings,
Hamilton, A. Boyd
Egle, William Henry,
Additional Corporate Author
Dauphin County Historical Society (Dauphin County, Pa.).
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.818 D242a
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A review of the political conflict in America, from the commencement of the anti-slavery agitation to the close of southern reconstruction; comprising also a resume of the career of Thaddeus Stevens: being a survey of the struggle of parties which destroyed the republic and virtually monarchized its government

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo1136
Author
Harris, Alexander,
Date of Publication
1876.
Call Number
923.2 S846ha
  1 website  
Responsibility
By Alexander Harris.
Author
Harris, Alexander,
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
T.H. Pollock,
Date of Publication
1876.
Physical Description
vii, [9]-517 p. 24 cm.
Notes
African American resources at Lancaster County Historical Society
Subjects
Stevens, Thaddeus, - 1792-1868.
United States - History - 1849-1877.
United States - Politics and government - 1849-1877.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
923.2 S846ha
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Through the air: a narrative of forty years' experience as an aeronaut. Comprising a history of the various attempts in the art of flying by artificial means from the earliest period down to the present time. With an account of the author's most important air-voyages and his many thrilling adventures and hairbreadth escapes. Also, an appendix, in which are given full instructions for the manufacture and management of balloons

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo7420
Author
Wise, John,
Date of Publication
1873.
Call Number
629.13322 W812t
  1 website  
Responsibility
By John Wise. Profusely illustrated.
Author
Wise, John,
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, New York, [etc.]
Publisher
To-day publishing company,
Date of Publication
1873.
Physical Description
650 p. incl. col. front., plates, ports., facsim. 24 cm.
Notes
An enlarged edition of the author's "System of aeronautics", issued in 1850.
John wise was an accomplished 19th century balloonist who lived in Lancaster, PA.
Subjects
Aeronautics
Balloons.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
629.13322 W812t
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Heroes of three wars: Comprising a series of biographical sketches of the most distinguised soldiers of the War of the Revolution, the War with Mexico, and the War for the Union, who have contributed their valor to establish and perpetuate the Republic of the United States

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo922
Author
Glazier, Willard W.,
Date of Publication
1878.
Call Number
920.1 G553
  1 website  
Author
Glazier, Willard W.,
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
Hubbard Bros.
Date of Publication
1878.
Physical Description
450 p. illus.
Subjects
United States. - Army - Biography.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
920.1 G553
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Lightning and the lightning rod : use and abuse of the rod ; thunder and thunderstorms ; thirty years in the clouds, with observations on thunderstorms-- feeling, seeing and smelling them ; formation of rain, hail, snow and thunderbolts

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo19255
Author
Wise, John,
Date of Publication
1870.
Call Number
621.317 W812
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Alternate Title
Thunder and thunderstorms
Responsibility
by J. Wise.
Author
Wise, John,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Pearsol & Geist,
Date of Publication
1870.
Physical Description
39 p. ; 22 cm.
Summary
The author of this text is a well known balloonist of Lancaster County.
Subjects
Lightning.
Thunderstorms.
Atmospheric electricity.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
621.317 W812
Websites
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