Papers Read Before the Lancaster County Historical Society, Friday, November 4, 1921, Vol. 25 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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A window into early American science, religion, and culture in a small Pennsylvania village. This edition gathers vivid excerpts and biographical sketches that illuminate the founding of the Strasburg Scientific Society in 1791, its president Nathaniel Welshard Sample, and the community that supported learning, debate, and civic pride. Rich with letters, minutes, and portraits, it blends local history with personal stories that shaped a region’s intellectual life.

- Travel back to 1791 Strasburg and see how a village built a community around study, discussion, and mutual support.
- Learn how John Shippen’s oration celebrated civil society and the drive for knowledge and virtue.
- Meet Nathaniel W. Sample, a pastor and educator who helped shape three churches and a local academy.
- Discover local art and memory through portraits by John Funck and the role of art in preserving history.

Ideal for readers of local history, religious heritage, and early American culture who enjoy detailed biographical narratives and vivid period scenes. This edition offers a carefully curated look at how a small town fostered learning, art, and community at the turn of the 19th century.

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