Author: Jason Glaser Publisher: Capstone ISBN: 9780736821940 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 74
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An introduction to the geography, history, government, politics, economy, resources, people, and culture of Pennsylvania, including maps, charts, and a recipe.
Author: Elissa Thompson Publisher: Enslow Publishing, LLC ISBN: 1978503245 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 34
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In Pennsylvania, there's revolutionary history, a city full of chocolate, and miles and miles of farmland. Readers will learn about the Liberty Bell and its importance in the founding of the United States, and the battle of Gettysburg, an important event in the Civil War. They'll draw the sights and symbols of Pennsylvania, from its interesting Amish Culture to the beautiful Hemlock forests. They'll find out all about the Quaker State and the City of Brotherly love as they draw the sights and symbols of Pennsylvania.
Author: Eldon Hauck Publisher: McFarland ISBN: 1476608474 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 322
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There are 56 capitol structures in the United States and its territories--and this book has 56 entries about all aspects of their genesis, construction and use including the political origins and history of each governmental unit and the story of how each site was selected (with all the political maneuvering and attempts at personal aggrandizement). Facts about the edifices themselves are in abundance--chronologies of construction, personnel (architects, contractors, others), costs, square footage, principal contents and features (e.g., art work, furnishings, interior and exterior finish), annual maintenance and tour information.
Author: Pennsylvania. General Assembly. House of Representatives Publisher: ISBN: Category : Capitol Building, Harrisburg, (Pa.) Languages : en Pages : 44
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Brief history of the Capitol Building for Pennsylvania located in Harrisburg.
Author: Lorett Treese Publisher: Stackpole Books ISBN: 9780811730693 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 260
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William Penn (1644-1718) founded Pennysylvania in 1682 and governed it with permission from the British crown. He left Pennsylvania in 1701 and returned to England. His son, Thomas (1701/2-1775), came to Pennsylvania in 1732. Thomas' nephew, John Penn (1729-1795) arrived in 1734 and was appointed governor in 1763. Recounts the effects of the Revolution on the Penn family who had owned large portions of the colony.
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