Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-06-14

HIsToRY OF PENNSYLVANIA full
and complete Civil, Political, and Military His.
tory Of the Great Commonwealth, from III
BY DR.. VIM. II. Bgle, Co-Editor Of the Stat'
Archives Of ennsylvania and member Of th'
State Historical Society One royal octave vol
umc OF over 1000 pages, and Illustrated will
nearly 800 superb engravinga
For period Of over thirty years, no complete
history Of Pennsylvania has been published, and
deemipg this an auspicOus period to supply th,
great demand for general and popular history
Of the Commonwealth, the publishers present
such work to the citizens Of the State. Thi'
work comprises Its early discoveries Wars with
the Indians hsrdships and adventures Of the
early pioneers organization ofthe Provincial and
Colonial Governments, organization Of the State
Government its various administration history
Of the Governors full history Of Its record in the
Wars Of the Revolution, of 1919, and 1851 -65 /;
description Of the climate, soil, productions,
wealth, agriculture, commerce, ures, laws,
educational facilities, and mineral resources Of
each county In the State together with an inter
estng history and description of the cities, towns
and villages, their location, health, progress ad
vantages, and probable growth, the whole form
ing a complete encyclopedia Of the entire State.
1t is illustrated with nearly 800 superb engraving
by the best artists in America, representing nat
ural scenery and places Of historic interest within
the State, and cities, towns, and noted public
buildings, forming a collection which alone are
worth more than the cost Of the work.
The author has not only devoted much time and
labor in the preparation of the volume but has
called to his aid persons thoroughly acquainted
with the history Of their respective counties so as
to secure whatever local Internationally be valu-
able and interesting. The work presents features
which are peculiar, and 1t will be the more 40.
ceptable to the people of Pennsylvania. +.
1t embraces in its general outline, q complete
record of all the principal events transpiring in
the Colony, in the Province, and the Common
wealth, from the discovery Of the Delaware river
down to the administration Of Governor llartranf,
In 1875, comprising accounts Of the Aboriginal in
habitants the early settlements by the Swedes
and Dutch the coming Of WIN. Penn, the found.
er the rule under the propretaries Wars with
the French and Indians Braddoeks Forbes, and
Boagnet's expeditions the State In the Revolu.
"on 'he "nishy ihsuffeenon OF i''i inc sew
erai sah'hisua''Ons under inc constitution OIL
INV 'he war OF ioiE 'ne sc'era' aumln'''ra'
uohs unuer Tue CONSTITUTION oil 1000 'he war LOT
the Union, ls6i-5 the new Constitution Of 1873;
'ne 'ys'em OF educahoo, ana 'ne e''ao'isnment
OF 'he soldiers orphans Schools the great agH-
cultural, mineral and manufacturing resources Of
'ne s'a'e' 'he progress ana ueve'opmen' Oh tnc
State at large, showing how rapidly Pennsylvania
is becoming the empire state OF the Union the
Government oil the s'ate-is organization and
practical workings. In connection Herewith
'here VIII be valuable sketch oil each county,
giving IN DETAIL and with definite arrangement,
Its organization, formation oftownships,resources,
progress, and development account Of Its carly
settlement and all prominent local events tran
spring within its present limits down to the year
1870 Notices OF all Incorporated towns will be
given. This hook will present much valuable
statistical matter relating to the State government
county organizations, laws, courts, churches, libra
ries, schools, agriculture, commerce manuiac-
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all Kinds thus making ia work OF great and
abiding value TO the politician, lawyer, minister,
educator, merchant, mechanic farmer, and labor.
er. In short, the work presents in concise,
Straightforward and truthful manner all that can
be brought together which will enlighten the