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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is an extensive guidebook, meticulously compiled to best orient visitors to the thriving city of Philadelphia in 1830. It not only provides a geographical layout of the city, showcasing prominent buildings and popular streets but also delves into its rich history. The author provides deep historical context to help the reader understand the city's founding under William Penn in 1682. The book takes a comprehensive look at the city's most notable institutions, including the University of Pennsylvania, the Academy of Natural Sciences, and the Philadelphia Museum. There are detailed accounts of religious institutions, charitable organizations, and a wealth of information on education, literature, and the press in Philadelphia. This descriptive and comprehensive guidebook offers readers a thorough, captivating look into this historic metropolis. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781332347148_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332347148
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332347148
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)