9781333388652 - The Early Settlement and Population of Lancaster County and City (Classic Reprint) di Diffenderffer, Frank Ried (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 delves into the fascinating early history of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, a region that became a crossroads of German, Scotch-Irish, and Quaker settlement. The author meticulously examines the often-conflicting accounts of the county's founding and its early population growth. By carefully analyzing historical records, including tax rolls and official documents, the author challenges commonly held beliefs about the countyââ â¢s origins, particularly the role of George Gibson and his tavern in the development of the town of Lancaster. The book explores how the unique combination of settlers and their diverse cultural backgrounds shaped the county's character and contributed to its eventual rise as a major center of commerce and industry. This engaging exploration of Lancaster County's early years provides valuable insight into the broader patterns of migration and settlement that transformed the landscape of colonial America. 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.

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