Historic tales of olden time : concerning the early settlement and progress of Philadelphia and Pennsylvania : for the use of families and schools : illustrated with plates (1833) (English Edition) [Kindle-editie] beoordelingen het boek quotes

Historic tales of olden time : concerning the early settlement and progress of Philadelphia and Pennsylvania : for the use of families and schools : illustrated with plates (1833)A great genealogical resource. Table of Contents:Primitive state of our country - - - Page 13 Origin of the State of Pennsylvania - - - 18 First settlement of Philadelphia - - - - 23 Further facts concerning the first settlement of Philadelphia 29 First inland settlements - - - - - 34 Settlement of Chester County - - - - 35 Settlement of Bucks County - - - - 40 Pennsbury - - - - - - 43 Settlement of Byberry - - - - - 45 Settlement of Germantown .... 52 Settlement of Norristown - . - - -56 Frankford 57 Settlement of Gwynned - - - - - 59 Settlement of Chester - - - - -61 Frontier Towns — Lancaster, Reading, &c. - - 64 The landing of Penn at Philadelphia - - - 69 The Treaty Tree and Fairman's Mansion - - - 73 Swedes Church and hoase of Sven Sener - - 82 Perm's Cottage in Lsetitia Court - - - - 88 Slate-roof House — Penn's residence ... 93 The Caves - - - - - - 99 Habits and state of Society - - - 101 Apparel ....... 110 Furniture and Equipage _ _ - 125 Sundry changes at Philadelphia - . . . 133 Superstitions and popular credulity . - . 141 Sports and Amusements - - - . . 149 Education - - - - . - 160 Old Court House - - - . . -166 State House and Yard . - - . - 1 72 Office of Foreign Affairs - - - - . IQI Theatres - - - - - - 184 Indians ..-..-. 190 Pirates ...... 209 Germans - - - . - - . . 224 Irish .-..-.. 227 Negroes and Slaves . . - . . 230 Redemption Servants ..... 234 Aged Persons ...... 239 Seasons and Climate - . - . . 250 First Medical Lectures ..... 266 The Post ---... 269 Gazettes ...-.-- 273 Whales and Whalery ..... 274 Grapes and Vineyards ..... 277 War of Independence ..... 282 Federal Procession - - - - - 301 Watering Places - - ... 303 Steam Boats - - - - - - 308 Conclusion .--._. 313 HISTORIC TALES OF OLDEN TIME.