A geography of Pennsylvania : containing an account of the history, geographical features, soil, climate, geology, botany, zoology, population, education, government, finances, productions, trade, railroads, canals &c. of the state : with a separate description of each county, and questions for the convenience of teachers : to which is appended, a travellers' guide, or table of distances on the principal rail road, canal and stage routes in the state
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
Chapters : Before the coming of Penn -- Penn and the Quakers -- The Germans in Pennsylvania -- Other Pioneers -- The natives of Pennsylvania -- Troubles on the border -- Incidents of the Revolutionary War -- Later Incidents
Summary
This 1897 history of Pennsylvania was written for school students. The preface states that the book is a series of sketches of the Colonial history of Pennsylvania. The authors sought to emphasize Colonial "life" rather than the "heros" of the times.
