Captures the spirit and vitality of Pennsylvania's historic sites and museums in striking color photos and fascinating text.  Published in cooperation with the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.  "Bravo for this fine summary of what I knew as a boy." -- James A. Michener  "Unlike most other similar picture/text books extolling the tourist treasures of the Commonwealth, the writing of this one is historically accurate." -- Bookends

Pennsylvania's Historic Places

History

Seitz, Ruth Hoover

Americas

Good Books

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, Blair

Social Sciences

RB Books

Discusses the lifestyle, art, education, and business of Amish people in Lancaster County, Ohio, and Ontario

Amish Ways

This book presents the attractions, scenery and history of central Pennsylvania. Discover the quaint towns, heritage sites and productive farms along the Susquehanna River. If you appreciate the area between State College and southern Lancaster, you will treasure the essays and photos of this attractive regional book.

Susquehanna Heartland (Pennsylvania's Cultural and Natural Heritage)

120 photos 8 x 11 Delight in the textures, shapes, and colors of plants, rocks, wildlife, and water in Pennsylvania's public lands throughout the four seasons. This 120 page visual experience is a nature lover's nirvana. 120 color photographs by award-winning photographer, Blair Seitz.

Pennsylvania's Natural Beauty (Pennsylvania's Cultural and Natural Heritage)

Arts & Photography

Photography & Video

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

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)

Philadelphia & Its Countryside (Pennsylvania's Series)

Travel

United States

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)

To view this corporate city and to understand why it was once called "hell with the lid off," enjoy this 8.5" x 11" jacketed hardcover. Its poignant essays and 125 brilliant color photos portray a city of ethnic variety, memorable topography and artistic and cultural depth.

Pittsburgh (Pa's Cultural & Natural Heritage Series)

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