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The Historical Journal, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint): A Monthly Record of Local History and Biography, Devoted Principally to Northwestern Pennsylvania; May, 1887-April, 1888 - Couverture souple

Meginness, John F.

 
9781334681455: The Historical Journal, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint): A Monthly Record of Local History and Biography, Devoted Principally to Northwestern Pennsylvania; May, 1887-April, 1888

Synopsis

Explore local history and biographies from Northwestern Pennsylvania—month by month.

This volume of The Historical Journal presents a vivid mix of local history notes, biographical sketches, and documentary extracts. It highlights prominent figures, civic life, and frontier stories, including an annotated Journal of Samuel Maclay from 1790, offering a window into early Pennsylvania exploration and governance.

  • Biographical glimpses of notable 19th-century locals and how they shaped their communities
  • Profiles of towns, churches, and county histories that illuminate everyday life
  • Annotated primary-source material from the Samuel Maclay journal, with dated entries and context
  • Regional place names, institutions, and events that helped shape Northwestern Pennsylvania
Ideal for readers of local history, genealogy, and those curious about the region’s past.

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