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Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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Zustand: New. KlappentextrnrnThis scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have.

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'McKean, the Governor's County' is a comprehensive historical account of one of Pennsylvania's most politically significant regions. Written by Rufus Barrett Stone, the work explores the rich heritage of McKean County, tracing its development from a rugged wilderness into a vital industrial and political hub. The narrative delves into the lives of the influential figures who shaped the area, most notably reflecting on the legacy of Thomas McKean and the subsequent leaders who earned the region its distinctive nickname.The text offers a detailed exploration of the social, political, and industrial evolution of the county. Stone examines the early settlement patterns, the rise of the lumber and oil industries, and the legal frameworks that defined the county's growth during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. By focusing on the notable personalities and families who inhabited the region, Stone provides deep insights into the civic spirit and pioneering resilience that characterized its inhabitants. Through a blend of biographical sketches and regional analysis, 'McKean, the Governor's County' illuminates the broader American experience of expansion and governance. This work remains an essential resource for those interested in Pennsylvania local history and the development of American municipal institutions.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Arthur George Olmsted was a pioneer of the American West, and his life and adventures are chronicled in this gripping memoir. From his early days as a homesteader to his later years as a successful businessman, Olmsted's life was one of hard work, danger, and excitement.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'McKean, the Governor's County' is a comprehensive historical account of one of Pennsylvania's most politically significant regions. Written by Rufus Barrett Stone, the work explores the rich heritage of McKean County, tracing its development from a rugged wilderness into a vital industrial and political hub. The narrative delves into the lives of the influential figures who shaped the area, most notably reflecting on the legacy of Thomas McKean and the subsequent leaders who earned the region its distinctive nickname.

Zustand: Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 280 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

First Edition. Near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. ; 1 pages; Portrait frontis illusytrated. Subjects: Olmsted, Arthur George, 1827-1914. Author's PRESENTATION copy; inscribed and dated. 3 Kg.

STONE, Rufus Barrett. ARTHUR GEORGE OLDMSTED. Son of a Pennsylvania Pioneer; Boy Orator of Ulysses; For the Freedom of the Slave; Defense of the Union; Development of the Northern Tier; Citizen, Jurist, Statesman. Philadelphia: The John C. Winston Company, 1919. 8vo., green cloth in dust jacket. First Edition. Signed presentation by Stone on the front endpaper: "Presented to John Ley with the compliments of the author, Bradford, Oct. 22, 1919." While signed copies are fairly common, copies in the original dust jacket are rare. Rufus Barrett Stone was an attorney in Bradford, Pennsylvania. His law offices and residence, the Rufus Barrett Stone House, also called the Flatiron Building, is an historic townhouse that he had built in 1903. John Ley had a machine shop on Corydon Street in Bradford. Olmsted was a unique individual, who took advantage of every opportunity to learn and to improve his own station. His oratory made him a leader for or against causes of the era, including prohibition and slavery. His support of the Free Soil Movement brought him to the front as a leader of the newly-formed Republican Party. Very Good (little wear corners, contents clean & tight; front endpapers are browned, probably from a former newspaper clipping laid in); few small chips (1-inch by 2-inch chip base of front cover that affects two words; 2-inch by 2.5-inch chip base of the unprinted rear cover) d/j. $100.00.