The German immigration into Pennsylvania through the port of Philadelphia, 1700 to 1775. Part II. The redemptioners. Prepared at the request of the Pennsylvania-German society
ix, 7-330 p. illus. (incl. facsims.) 16 pl., 6 port. (incl. front.) 25 cm.
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Also published as pt. VII of Pennsylvania: the German influence in its settlement and development in The Pennsylvania-German society proceedings and addresses ... vol. X. 1900.
Proceedings of the right worshipful Grand lodge of the most ancient and honorable fraternity of Free and accepted masons of Pennsylvania, and masonic jurisdiction thereunto belonging, at its celebration of the bi-centenary of the birth of Right Worshipful past grand master brother Benjamin Franklin, held in the Masonic temple, in the city of Philadelphia on Wednesday, March the seventh A. D. 1906--A. L. 5906. Together with an account of the memorial service at his tomb, on Thursday, April the nineteenth A. D. 1906--A. L. 5906
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
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
The Holy Bible : containing the Old and New Testaments, translated out of the original tongues, with a complete concordance ... 100,000 marginal references and readings. Apocrypha and Psalms in metre. Dr. William Smith's Standard Bible dictionary ... A comprehensive and critical description of the tabernacle and its sacred furniture ; together with an account of the priesthood and the worship and sacrifices of the Israelites. Compiled expressly for this edition of the Holy Bible, chiefly from the writings of Dr. William Smith, Dean Milman, Rev. John Kitto ... [et al.] ... A history of all the religious denominations of the world, and many other important and useful aids to the study of the Holy Scriptures ... with over 2500 ... illustrations, on steel, wood, and in colors
New Testament has special t.p. :[Contrasted editions]. Both versions of the New Testament of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, translated out of the original Greek ; being the version set forth A.D. 1611. Compared with the most ancient authorities and revised A.D. 1881. The old (King James)--version and the revised version arranged in parallel columns for convenience in reference and comparison ...
Genealogy of John R. Fisher and Alice Herr on four pages following the Apocrypha.
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Full morocco binding with elababote gold tooling on both covers, Holy Bible in circular recess; part of tooling at base of spine missing; edge gilding.
Charter to William Penn, and laws of the province of Pennsylvania, passed between the years 1682 and 1700, preceded by Duke of York's laws in force from the year 1676 to the year 1682, with an Appendix containing laws relating to the organization of the provincial courts and historical matter
iv, 614 p. front. (port.) illus., facsims. (part fold.) 25 cm.
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In pocket of volume is a "Fac-simile of the charter granted by Charles the Second to William Penn for the 'province of Pensilvania,' engraved from the original on file in the office of the secretary of the commonwealth."
Part of series: Penna.: The German influence in its settlement and development, part 18.
Contents
Ch 1. The pioneer exponents of liberty - ch 2. The first defenders of the revolution ch 3. The rescuers of the Declaration of Independence -- ch 4. The preservers of the new-born nation -- ch 5. The prison ships -- ch 6. The Pennsylvania-German continentals -- ch 7. The Pennsylvania line -- ch 8. The Pennsylvania regiments -- ch 9. The German regiment -- ch 10. Roster of the German regiment -- ch 11. The Pennsylvania-German emergency men -- ch 12. Philadelphia, Lancaster, Berks, Northampton and York counties -- ch 13. On the frontiers against the Indians -- ch 14. Our non-combatant patriots -- ch 15. Some Pennsylvania-Germans in military service -- ch 16. Some of our patriots in public life -- ch 17. Washington's storehouse and supply depot -- ch 18. A place of safe keeping and a refuge.
