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 my travels : through the states of Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Iowa, Michigan, New York, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut and New Jersey
The history of my travels : through the states of Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Iowa, Michigan, New York, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut and New Jersey from April 7th to June 28th 1847
Alta California : embracing notices of the climate, soil, and agricultural products of northern Mexico and the Pacific seaboard : also, a history of the military and naval operations of the United States directed against the territories of northern Mexico, in the year 1846-'47 : with documents declaratory of the policy of the present administration of the national government in regard to the annexation of conquered territory to this union, and the opinion of the Hon. James Buchanan on the Wilmot Proviso, &c
Description of area: p. 9-12; history and documentation: p. 13-64.
Anti-annexation tract.
Summary
The 1847 publication briefly address climate soil and agriculture in Alta and Baja California in chapter I. The following eight chapters consist of communications from the U.S. Government consisting of instructions in the event Mexico declared war, justification of and motives for war, various reports to Washington, communications with Mexican officials in Alta California, accounts of the military operations in California, the articles of capitulation entered into at Rancho of Cowanga on January 13, 1847, all of which are interspersed with personal observations and comments by the author. The final chapter deals with the question of whether slavery would be allowed in California, the policy of the South and its motive for a slave market and emigrants to California and Northern Mexico [from California State University's Digital Commons]
History and topography of Northumberland, Huntingdon, Mifflin, Centre, Union, Columbia, Juniata and Clinton counties, Pa. : embracing local and general events, leading incidents, description of the principal boroughs, towns, villages, etc., etc. ; with a copious appendix: embellished by engravings
State-book of Pennsylvania : containing an account of the geography, history, government, resources, and noted citizens of the state : with a map of the state and of each county : for the use of schools and families
The history and topography of Dauphin, Cumberland, Franklin, Bedford, Adams, and Perry Counties; containing a brief history of the first settlers, notices of the leading events, incidents and interesting facts, both general and local, in the history of these counties, general & statistical descriptions of all the principal boroughs, towns, villages, &c. with an appendix, embellished with several engravingsj compiled from numerous authentic sources by I. Daniel Rupp
State-book of Pennsylvania : containing an account of the geography, history, government, resources, and noted citizens of the state : with a map of the state and of each county
History of Lancaster and York Counties : from the earliest settlements made within them; in the former, from 1709; in the latter from 1719, to the present time; to which is prefixed a brief sketch of the early history of Pennsylvania, from A.D., 1681, to the year 1710: with an appendix
"History of York County, from one thousand seven hundred and nineteen to the present time...by I. Daniel Rupp, Lancaster, Pa., G. Hills, 1845": p. [526]--743.
A historical account of Christ Church, Philadelphia : from its foundation, A.D. 1695, to A.D. 1841 : and of St. Peter's and St. James's, until the separation of the churches
Delivered by Redmond Conyngham, at the Lyceum celebration, Fourth of July 1842, at Paradise. With an appendix containing a history of the Piquaws, with a notice of Tanawa, an Indian King of great celebrity. To which is appended anecdotes of William Penn, with the names of the early settlers and dates of settlement.
Historical collections of the State of Pennsylvania : containing a copious selection of the most interesting facts, traditions, biographical sketches, anecdotes, etc., relating to its history and antiquities, both general and local, with topographical descriptions of every county and all the larger towns in the state
Remarks of Mr. Champneys, of Lancaster Country, on the bill to reduce the state debt, and to incorporate the Pennsylvania Canal and Railroad Co., in connexion with his former remarks on the same bill
