9781332210183 - Papers Read Before the Lancaster County Historical Society, September 2, 1904, Vol. 9: The Wabank House, Minutes of the September Meeting (Classic Reprint) di Diffe... (4 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the history of the Wabank House, a summer resort in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, which existed from 1855 until 1864. It was a popular destination for wealthy Philadelphians and Lancaster locals seeking relaxation and recreation. The book explores the reasons for its establishment, including the desire of local elites to create a summer resort that would rival those in other parts of the state. The author also examines the various factors that contributed to its decline and eventual closure, including the financial difficulties faced by the company that owned it and the changing tastes of vacationers. The book provides a glimpse into the social and economic history of Lancaster County during the mid-19th century and sheds light on the evolving nature of leisure and recreation in the United States. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Condizione: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.