Fascinating, vintage images and glorious color photographs bring to life the rich history of the Keystone State in Pennsylvania Yesterday &amp; Today. Come and explore the life and culture of the birthplace of the nation, from early Native American tribes to the arrival of William Penn; from the states central role in building a new democracy to its industrial muscle in making the nation work. The legacy of this vibrant past and dramatic growth is evident today in cities, towns, and countryside throughout the state. From the halls of Philadelphia, birthplace of the Constitution, to the now-peaceful battlefields of Gettysburg; from Pennsylvania Dutch Country to the steel mills of Pittsburgh and western Pennsylvania: here is the state as it was and as it is, town and countryside, city skylines, landmark sights and scenes. This is a tour of living history at its most compelling.

Pennsylvania Yesterday & Today

Seitz, Blair

Travel

Voyageur Pr

Do the ways of the Amish offer insights for others? The text offers heartfelt examples from Amish living and guidelines for modern living. Learn how these plain people build friendships, experiment with "worldly ways" and achieve without individual pride.

Amish Values: Wisdom That Works

Politics & Social Sciences

Seitz, Ruth Hoover

Social Sciences

RB Books

150 photos 8 x 11 This extraordinary book gives a strategic plan for Pennsylvania to preserve farmland and forests, and revive our cities and neighborhoods. Winner of National Trust for Historic Preservation award. Written by Pulitzer-prize winning writer Thomas Hylton. Over 150 photographs and illustrations.

Save Our Land, Save Our Towns: A Plan for Pennsylvania

Business & Money

Hylton, Thomas

Economics

90 photos 8 x 11 The beauty of Pennsylvania's lakes, forests, farms, and cities, comes to life in 96 pages filled with stunning aerial photographs and descriptive text about Pennsylvania's topography. 80 photographs by award-winning photographer Blair Seitz.

Pennsylvania's Tapestry : Scenes from the Air

Arts & Photography

Photography & Video

185 color photos 8 x 11 Northeast Pennsylvania is a land of contrasts. One of the fastest-growing areas of the state, the region is dominated by flourishing forests; yet, under the tree canopy, building of condos, lakeside homes and vacation cabins surges ahead. In all four seasons the scenic wilds attract visitors to ski, bike, canoe, and camp. In Pennsylvania's Northeast, you will enjoy the state parks, forests and gamelands, learn from the area's history, and appreciate its cities that engender the arts. With 185 color photographs by award-winning photographer Blair Seitz and nine essays by one of Pennsylvania's eminent writers, Ruth Hoover Seitz, this extraordinary book portrays the excitement and beauty of the region.

Pennsylvania's Northeast: Poconos, Endless Mountains, and Urban Centers (Pa's Cultural & Natural Heritage Series)

History

Americas

Many visitors of all US state capitol buildings remember Pennsylvania's as the most ornate. Here you can see the art and architecture of this neo-classical statehouse called by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1906 "the handsomest building I ever saw." Learn about the stained glass, historic murals, sculpture and clay tiles in this American Beaux Art structure.

Pennsylvania's Capitol (Pa's Cultural & Natural Heritage Series)

United States

238 photos 8 x 11 Twelve contributions of writing and photography-including a Foreword by Mayor Stephen R. Reed-are collected in this celebration of Harrisburg, PA's achievements of year 2000. Neighborhoods, history, arts, architecture, green space, and cultural opportunities are all included in this portfolio.

Harrisburg: Renaissance of a Capital City (Pa's Cultural & Natural Heritage Series)

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