The Perennial Philadelphians
Subtitle: The Anatomy of an American Aristocracy (New Directions Paperbook)
Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press
Published: June 1, 2007
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 625
ISBN-13: 9780812216936
Subjects: American history; Social classes; United States - State & Local - General; Philadelphia (Pa.); Pennsylvania - Local History; Social History; History; History - U.S.; Sociology; Central America; Anthropology - Cultural; Upper class; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Social conditions; Social life and customs
First sentence: THERE USED TO BE a time when people didn't really believe in Philadelphia, especially in the 'twenties and 'thirties and in New York.