A Geographical, Historical and Statistical View of the Central or Middle United States: Containing Accounts of Their Early Settlement; Natural Features; Progress of Improvement; Form of Government; Ci - Hardcover

Henry Schenck Tanner

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 065600584X ISBN 13: 9780656005840

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Discover a comprehensive view of the central United States, from early settlements to modern roads and routes.

This book blends geography, history, and statistics to illuminate the growth, government, and internal improvements across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, the District of Columbia, and parts of New York. It is designed as a traveler’s companion and a reference for readers curious about how towns, rivers, and rail lines shaped the region.

The pages present detailed county lists, chief towns, and physical geography insights, helping you understand how early routes connected major towns and how those routes evolved over time. It arms the reader with context about settlement patterns, milestones in infrastructure, and the shaping of essential American corridors.

• Learn how routes between towns were planned and described, with distances and connections highlighted for travelers.
• Explore descriptions of cities and counties, including notable towns, government forms, and key geographic features.
• See historical notes tied to regional development, commerce, and transportation networks.
• Gain a sense of the region’s growth through practical overviews of canals, railways, and internal improvements.

Ideal for readers of historic geography, early American travel literature, and those curious about how the Mid-Atlantic states developed their transportation and governance landscapes.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 065600584X
• ISBN 13: 9780656005840
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 550