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The Indians of Berks County, Pa., being a summary of all the tangible records of the aborigines of Berks County, and containing cuts and descriptions of the varieties of relics found within the county

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo5484
Author
Brunner, D. B.
Date of Publication
1881.
Call Number
974.816 B894
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Responsibility
Written for the Society of Natural Sciences, Reading, Pa., by D.B. Brunner ...
Author
Brunner, D. B.
Place of Publication
Reading, Pa
Publisher
The Spirit of Berks Book and Job Printing Office,
Date of Publication
1881.
Physical Description
177 p. incl. illus., 34 pl. 23 cm.
Subjects
Indians of North America - Pennsylvania - Berks County.
Berks County (Pa.) - History.
Berks County (Pa.) - Antiquities.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.816 B894
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History of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, with biographical sketches of many of its pioneers and prominent men

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo3412
Author
Ellis, Franklin,
Date of Publication
1883.
Call Number
974.815 LACO E47 Oversize
974.815 LACO E47
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Responsibility
By Franklin Ellis and Samuel Evans.
Author
Ellis, Franklin,
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
Everts & Peck,
Date of Publication
1883.
Physical Description
viii, 1101 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.
Subjects
Lancaster County (Pa.) - History.
Additional Author
Evans, Samuel,
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.815 LACO E47 Oversize
974.815 LACO E47
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A history of education in Pennsylvania, private and public, elementary and higher. From the time the Swedes settled on the Delaware to the present day

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo32
Author
Wickersham, James Pyle,
Date of Publication
1886.
Call Number
370 W636
  1 website  
Responsibility
By James Pyle Wickersham. Pub. for the author.
Author
Wickersham, James Pyle,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Inquirer Publishing Company,
Date of Publication
1886.
Physical Description
xxiii, 683 p. front. (port.) illus. 24 1/2 cm.
Subjects
Education - Pennsylvania
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
370 W636
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An illustrated history of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, civil, political and military, from its earliest settlement to the present time

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo3147
Author
Egle, William Henry,
Edition
2d ed.,
Date of Publication
1880.
Call Number
974.8009 E31 1880
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Responsibility
including historical descriptions of each county in the state, their towns, and industrial resources. By William H. Egle.
Author
Egle, William Henry,
Edition
2d ed.,
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
E.M. Gardner,
Date of Publication
1880.
Physical Description
xii, 13-1186 p. incl. front., illus. (incl. ports., maps, facsim.) 27 cm.
Summary
This 1880 volume covers Pennsylvania history from the Native Americans prior to European settlement through 1876
Subjects
Pennsylvania - History.
Pennsylvania - History, Local.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.8009 E31 1880
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The Landis family of Lancaster County : a comprehensive history of the Landis folk from the martyr's era to the arrival of the first Swiss settlers, giving their numerous lineal descendants

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo5007
Author
Landis, D. B.
Date of Publication
1888.
Call Number
929 L257Ld
  1 website  
Responsibility
by D.B. Landis.
Author
Landis, D. B.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
D.B. Landis,
Date of Publication
1888.
Physical Description
90 columns : ill. ; 29 cm.
Subjects
Landis family.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
929 L257Ld
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The ladies of the White House, or, In the home of the presidents : being a complete history of the social and domestic lives of the presidents from Washington to the present time

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo1678
Author
Holloway, Laura C.
Date of Publication
1881.
Call Number
920.7 H745
  1 website  
Responsibility
by Laura C. Holloway.
Author
Holloway, Laura C.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
Bradley, Garretson,
Date of Publication
1881.
Physical Description
736 p., [30] leaves of plates : ill., ports. ; 23 cm.
Summary
Biographical sketches of the First Ladies of the White House from presidents Washington to Garfield.
Subjects
Johnston, Harriet Lane, - 1830-1903.
Presidents - United States
Women
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
920.7 H745
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History of Delaware county, Pennsylvania

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo6016
Author
Ashmead, Henry Graham,
Date of Publication
1884.
Call Number
974.814 A827
  1 website  
Author
Ashmead, Henry Graham,
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
Everts,
Date of Publication
1884.
Physical Description
767 p. illus., ports., pl., maps. 28 cm.
Notes
Facsimile edition published 1968 by Concord Township Historical Society.
Subjects
Delaware County (Pa.) - History.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.814 A827
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Reminiscences of the early history of Dark Hollow, Slocum Hollow, Harrison, Lackawanna Iron Works, Scrantonia, and Scranton, Pa

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo20321
Author
Platt, J. C.
Date of Publication
1889.
Call Number
Under Review
  1 website  
Responsibility
read before the Lackawanna Institute of History and Science, November 9, 1886, by J.C. Platt.
Author
Platt, J. C.
Place of Publication
Scranton, Pa
Publisher
The Republican,
Date of Publication
1889.
Physical Description
79 p. : port. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Lackawanna Iron and Coal Company.
Scranton (Pa.) - History.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Electronic Resources
Call Number
Under Review
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Concise history of the camp and field life of the 122d Regiment, Penn's Volunteers. Compiled from notes, sketches, facts and incidents

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo16653
Author
Sprenger, George F.
Date of Publication
1885.
Call Number
973.748 S768
  1 website  
Responsibility
as recorded in the diary of George F. Sprenger.
Author
Sprenger, George F.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
The New era steam book print,
Date of Publication
1885.
Physical Description
vii, [1], 9-372 p. incl. illus., maps. front., pl., port. 20 cm.
Subjects
United States. - Army. - Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 122nd (1862-1863)
United States - History - Civil War, 1861-1865 - Regimental histories.
Pennsylvania - History - Civil War, 1861-1865 - Regimental histories.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
973.748 S768
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My experiences mid shot and shell and in rebel den, a graphic recital of personal experiences throughout the entire civil war

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Author
Urban, John W.
Date of Publication
1882.
Call Number
817 U72m
  1 website  
Alternate Title
Battle field and prison pen, or Through the war, and thrice a prisoner in rebel dungeons
Responsibility
By John W. Urban ...
Author
Urban, John W.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
For the author,
Date of Publication
1882.
Physical Description
xi, [1], 13-633 p. incl. plates, front., plates, ports.
Notes
Other editions published under titles, "Battle field and prison pen," "Through the war and thrice a prisoner in rebel dungeons."
Contents
Contents : The Overt Act of Treason and It's effect North and South --- Advance of the Grand Army From Washington and It's Defeat at Bull Run --- Departure of McClellan's Army For the Peninsula --- Advance of McDowell From Washington --- The Seven Days Fight On the Peninsula -- My First Capture --- Army of The Potomac and McClellan's Defence of The Capital --- Extravagant Errors, Halleck and Stanton In Control --- General Lee's Invasion of Pennsylvania and The Battle of Gettysburg --- Northern Campaign, Confederate Authorities Desperate --- Battle of The Wilderness , Our Capture and Recapture --- Advance of Grant's Forces -- Andersonville --- Hanging of The Thieves --- Enlargement of Our Prison --- Andersonville In August --- Millen Prison --- Florence Prison --- St. John's Gollege Hospital
Summary
The author tells of his experiences in the Civil War, including time spent in Confederate prisons.
Subjects
United States - History - Civil War, 1861-1865 - Prisoners and prisons.
United States - History - Civil War, 1861-1865 - Personal narratives.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
817 U72m
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