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Pottsville in the Twentieth Century

Author : Leo L. Ward
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780738512372
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (123 download)

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Download or read book Pottsville in the Twentieth Century written by Leo L. Ward and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2003 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "FAREWELL 1899! WELCOME 1900!" was the headline in the Pottsville Republican on January 1, 1900. The people of Pottsville ushered in the new century in the usual manner with noisy gatherings and crowded churches. Coal was king in Schuylkill County during the nineteenth century, but the demise of the coal industry had already begun by 1900. Bitter strikes between coal operators and miners, especially the great strike of 1902, caused consumers to find other fuels and forced Pottsville to re-create its economy and identity.However, residents adapted swiftly, and it was not long before Pottsville had seven volunteer fire companies, the second-finest courthouse in the state, a first-class hospital, twenty-three churches, a $100,000 YMCA building, a public mission, a free kindergarten, twelve fine schoolhouses, two parochial schools, and a free public library. Pottsville in the Twentieth Century celebrates the town's changes and accomplishments throughout the 1900s.

The Twentieth Century Bench and Bar of Pennsylvania ...

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1180 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (511 download)

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Pottsville

Author : Leo L. Ward
Publisher : EGC
ISBN 13 : 9780738549392
Total Pages : 148 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (493 download)

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Download or read book Pottsville written by Leo L. Ward and published by EGC. This book was released on 1995-08 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rare and vintage photographs document the daily lives of coal miners and the citizens of Pottsville. The photographs in this book bring to life a bygone era, when Coal was King, and almost everyone who lived between Pottsville, Hazelton, Wilkes-Barre, and Scranton was affected by the daily activity of coal mining. The development of the anthracite coal industry began in 1822 causing the Coal Rush of the 1820s and '30s and drawing thousands of new people to the area. The outstanding images contained in this visual history have been mined by Leo Ward and Mark Major from the rich seam of the Historical Society of Schuylkill County. These images--many of them rare and previously unpublished--take us back to the late 1800s and early 1900s, and capture the harsh conditions of collieries such as Maple Hill, Sherman, and Wadesville: the toughness and humor of the miners; the grit and determination of the young boys who worked as breaker boys; and the solidarity and stoicism of the miners' wives. They also document a fascinating aspect of our social history by giving us an intimate glimpse into the everyday lives of Pottsville people, from the hustle and bustle of Market and Center Streets to the cherished summer days at Tumbling Run.

Historical Sketch of Pottsville

Author : George Chambers
Publisher : Nabu Press
ISBN 13 : 9781293791288
Total Pages : 24 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (912 download)

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Download or read book Historical Sketch of Pottsville written by George Chambers and published by Nabu Press. This book was released on 2014-03-12 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to ensure edition identification: ++++ Historical Sketch Of Pottsville: Schuylkill County, Pa George Chambers Standard Publishing Company, Print, 1876 Pottsville (Pa.)

Historical perspective of early twentieth century Carboniferous paleobotany in North America

Author : William Culp Darrah
Publisher : Geological Society of America
ISBN 13 : 0813711851
Total Pages : 428 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (137 download)

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Download or read book Historical perspective of early twentieth century Carboniferous paleobotany in North America written by William Culp Darrah and published by Geological Society of America. This book was released on 1995 with total page 428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Pottsville Firefighting

Author : Michael K. Glore
Publisher : Arcadia Library Editions
ISBN 13 : 9781531621124
Total Pages : 130 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (211 download)

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Download or read book Pottsville Firefighting written by Michael K. Glore and published by Arcadia Library Editions. This book was released on 2004-08 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1829, the Humane Hose Company and the Schuylkill Hydraulians Engine Company organized in the booming town of Pottsville, a mining center in Pennsylvania's anthracite coal region. Fire protection was urgently needed for this growing community. New fire companies such as the Good Intent, the Rough and Ready, and the Good Will formed, as well as junior fire companies, including the Rangers and the Young America. In a patriotic response to President Lincoln's call to arms, two Pottsville fire companies disbanded, committing themselves to the Union; they became members of the legendary "First Defenders" of the Civil War. The twentieth century brought new challenges of motorization, dieselization, and ever-stricter training standards. Pottsville Firefighting celebrates one hundred seventy-five years of firefighting in Pottsville.

The Genteel John O'Hara

Author : Pamela Carol Mac Arthur
Publisher : Peter Lang
ISBN 13 : 9783039105151
Total Pages : 308 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (51 download)

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Download or read book The Genteel John O'Hara written by Pamela Carol Mac Arthur and published by Peter Lang. This book was released on 2009 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The writer John O'Hara (1905-1970) came from Pottsville in Pennsylvania. He put his home town and the surrounding vicinity under a microscope to produce an account of 'The Anthracite Region' that rivals Edith Wharton's descriptions of New York and Sinclair Lewis's anatomy of Sauk Centre. With the discerning eye of a local resident, O'Hara recreated this coal-rich region and its people so well that his novelettes, novellas, novels, plays and short stories give a true record of his 'Pennsylvania Protectorate' in the latter part of the nineteenth century and the first half of the twentieth century. In order to reveal the ethnographical, geographical and historical authenticity of the O'Hara Canon, this book examines his writings in the context of Pottsville and the borough of Tamaqua, as well as the nearby towns and villages. The author also investigates both O'Hara's genteel upbringing and his gangster stratum. The book explores the many dimensions of O'Hara's life from the time of his birth until his escape to New York City in 1928. New sources such as unpublished letters and interviews with O'Hara's family, friends and enemies provide important insights into O'Hara, as well as into Pottsville and the surrounding region.

Twentieth-Century and Contemporary American Literature in Context [4 volumes]

Author : Linda De Roche
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 2067 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (161 download)

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Download or read book Twentieth-Century and Contemporary American Literature in Context [4 volumes] written by Linda De Roche and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2021-06-04 with total page 2067 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This four-volume reference work surveys American literature from the early 20th century to the present day, featuring a diverse range of American works and authors and an expansive selection of primary source materials. Bringing useful and engaging material into the classroom, this four-volume set covers more than a century of American literary history—from 1900 to the present. Twentieth-Century and Contemporary American Literature in Context profiles authors and their works and provides overviews of literary movements and genres through which readers will understand the historical, cultural, and political contexts that have shaped American writing. Twentieth-Century and Contemporary American Literature in Context provides wide coverage of authors, works, genres, and movements that are emblematic of the diversity of modern America. Not only are major literary movements represented, such as the Beats, but this work also highlights the emergence and development of modern Native American literature, African American literature, and other representative groups that showcase the diversity of American letters. A rich selection of primary documents and background material provides indispensable information for student research.

Yuengling

Author : Mark A. Noon
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 9780786486595
Total Pages : 231 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (865 download)

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Download or read book Yuengling written by Mark A. Noon and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2015-09-15 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Can you name America’s oldest brewery? If visions of outsized draft horses plod to mind, you’re way off. Instead, head for the mountains—of northeastern Pennsylvania. In 1829, in Pottsville, German immigrant D.G. Yuengling set up shop to slake the thirst of immigrants flocking to the region’s booming anthracite coalfields. Five generations have steered the family-owned brewery through fires, temperance, depressions, Prohibition, and the whims of changing tastes; outlasted hundreds of local competitors; and turned Yuengling from a regional name into a national institution. For 175 years, the hard-working, hands-on approach of Yuengling has kept it going, and growing, while thousands of other brands vanished into history’s recycling bin. Kick back, relax, and crack open a cool history of Yuengling and Son, Inc., America’s oldest brewery. It begins with the brewery’s founding in 1829 by German immigrant D.G. Yuengling, who saw an opportunity in the region’s growing, beer-loving immigrant population. Subsequent chapters follow the brewery into the age of bottled beer and advertising; through the dark days of Prohibition; the age of consolidation, when a few big names swallowed up or buried most regional brews; and into the age of microbrews, when consumers turned away from bland brands in search of a beer with character, leading to Yuengling’s resurgence on the national scene. An epilogue gauges the company’s current status and immediate future, and a chronology lists key events in the brewery’s existence. Notes and copious illustrations supplement this history, which also includes a list of reference works, and an index.

Pottsville Firefighting

Author : Michael R. Glore
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1439631980
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (396 download)

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Download or read book Pottsville Firefighting written by Michael R. Glore and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2004-08-25 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1829, the Humane Hose Company and the Schuylkill Hydraulians Engine Company organized in the booming town of Pottsville, a mining center in Pennsylvania's anthracite coal region. Fire protection was urgently needed for this growing community. New fire companies such as the Good Intent, the Rough and Ready, and the Good Will formed, as well as junior fire companies, including the Rangers and the Young America. In a patriotic response to President Lincoln's call to arms, two Pottsville fire companies disbanded, committing themselves to the Union; they became members of the legendary "First Defenders" of the Civil War. The twentieth century brought new challenges of motorization, dieselization, and ever-stricter training standards. Pottsville Firefighting celebrates one hundred seventy-five years of firefighting in Pottsville.

History Of Schuylkill County, Pa

Author : W W Munsell & Co
Publisher : Legare Street Press
ISBN 13 : 9781019378793
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (787 download)

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Download or read book History Of Schuylkill County, Pa written by W W Munsell & Co and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fascinating glimpse into the history of one of Pennsylvania's most storied counties, this book offers a wealth of information on the people, places, and events that have shaped the region over the centuries. With its detailed maps, vivid illustrations, and engaging prose, it is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of this part of America. 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 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. 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.

The Oxford Companion to Twentieth-Century Literature in English

Author : Jenny Stringer
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0191516473
Total Pages : 774 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (915 download)

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Download or read book The Oxford Companion to Twentieth-Century Literature in English written by Jenny Stringer and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 1996-09-26 with total page 774 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a unique new reference book to English-language writers and writing throughout the present century, in all major genres and from all around the world - from Joseph Conrad to Will Self, Virginia Woolf to David Mamet, Ezra Pound to Peter Carey, James Joyce to Amy Tan. The survivors of the Victorian age who feature in The Oxford Companion to Twentieth-Century Literature in English - writers such as Thomas Hardy, Olive Schreiner, Rabindranath Tagore, Henry James - could hardly have imagined how richly diverse `Literature in English' would become by the end of the century. Fiction, plays, poetry, and a whole range of non-fictional writing are celebrated in this informative, readable, and catholic reference book, which includes entries on literary movements, periodicals, and over 400 individual works, as well as articles on some 2,400 authors. All the great literary figures are included, whether American or Australian, British, Irish, or Indian, African or Canadian or Caribbean - among them Samuel Beckett, Edith Wharton, Patrick White, T. S. Eliot, Derek Walcott, D. H. Lawrence, Tennessee Williams, Vladimir Nabokov, Wole Soyinka, Sylvia Plath - as well as a wealth of less obviously canonical writers, from Anaïs Nin to L. M. Montgomery, Bob Dylan to Terry Pratchett. The book comes right up to date with contemporary figures such as Toni Morrison, Ben Okri, Salman Rushdie, Carol Shields, Tim Winton, Nadine Gordimer, Vikram Seth, Don Delillo, and many others. Title entries range from Aaron's Rod to The Zoo Story; topics from Angry Young Men, Bestsellers, and Concrete Poetry to Soap Opera, Vietnam Writing, and Westerns. A lively introduction by John Sutherland highlights the various and sometimes contradictory canons that have emerged over the century, and the increasingly international sources of writing in English which the Companion records. Catering for all literary tastes, this is the most comprehensive single-volume guide to modern (and postmodern) literature.

Pop. 1280

Author : Jim Thompson
Publisher : Mulholland Books
ISBN 13 : 0316195871
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (161 download)

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Download or read book Pop. 1280 written by Jim Thompson and published by Mulholland Books. This book was released on 2011-12-25 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nick Corey is a terrible sheriff on purpose. He doesn't solve problems, enforce rules or arrest criminals. He knows that nobody in tiny Potts County actually wants to follow the law and he is perfectly content lazing about, eating five meals a day, and sleeping with all the eligible women. Still, Nick has some very complex problems to deal with. Two local pimps have been sassing him, ruining his already tattered reputation. His girlfriend Rose is being terrorized by her husband. And then, there's his wife and her brother Lenny who won't stop troubling Nick's already stressed mind. Are they a little too close for a brother and a sister? With an election coming up, Nick needs to fix his problems and fast. Because the one thing Nick does know is that he will do anything to stay sheriff. Because, as it turns out, Sheriff Nick Corey is not nearly as dumb as he seems. In Pop. 1280, widely regarded as a classic of mid-20th century crime, Thompson offers up one of his best, in a tale of lust, murder, and betrayal in the Deep South that was the basis for the critically acclaimed French film Coup de Torchon.

One for the Books

Author : Joe Queenan
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 014312420X
Total Pages : 257 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (431 download)

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Download or read book One for the Books written by Joe Queenan and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-10-29 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An absolute must-read for anyone who loves books In Closing Time, Joe Queenan shared how he became a voracious reader to escape a joyless childhood. Now, like many bibliophiles, he fears for the books that once saved him. In One for the Books, Queenan examines the entire culture of reading and what books really mean in people’s lives today. What does it suggest if a person has no books displayed in his living room? Can an obsession with reading prove detrimental to one’s well being? How useful are covers in selling books? Queenan’s many fans—as well as anyone who loves books and reading—will want to join him on his unforgettably funny and moving journey.

Twentieth Century American Literature

Author : Warren French
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 134916416X
Total Pages : 674 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (491 download)

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Download or read book Twentieth Century American Literature written by Warren French and published by Springer. This book was released on 1980-11-01 with total page 674 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Fire in My Bones

Author : Charles H. King
Publisher : William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 248 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (555 download)

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Download or read book Fire in My Bones written by Charles H. King and published by William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company. This book was released on 1986 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Backroads of Pennsylvania

Author : Marcus Schneck, Glenn Davis
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781610600811
Total Pages : 162 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (8 download)

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Download or read book Backroads of Pennsylvania written by Marcus Schneck, Glenn Davis and published by . This book was released on with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you driven along historic Route 6 or through the rolling farmlands of Pennsylvania Dutch country and the popular Amish Lancaster County? Have you explored the battlefields of Gettysburg or the disappearing wilderness of the Poconos and the Appalachian mountains? Have you truly experienced the Susquehanna River? A celebration of our state's beauty, Backroads of Pennsylvania--written and photographed by local experts--takes you on routes covering nearly all corners of the Keystone State: routes that lead you to the state's most secluded and overlooked natural areas and sites that capture Pennsylvania's colorful history. Whether you're planning a day trip, looking for unusual destinations, or simply want to learn more about the region, Backroads of Pennsylvania will lead you deep into the soul of the state-beyond the bustling cities and common tourist attractions. Glenn Davis's Davis Photographic Specialties focuses on natural history photography and commercial advertising. His photography has appeared in many national publications, including Audubon, National Geographic, and Natural History magazines, Sierra Club calendars, and Hallmark cards.