Hitherto Invincible: How Three Generations of Barkers Helped Build America - Softcover

Wieckowski, Thomas

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1638372403 ISBN 13: 9781638372400

Publisher: Palmetto Publishing, 2021

Synopsis

This enlightening and entertaining book relates the rich history of three generations of the Barker family and their diverse enterprises during the 19th century. From the War of 1812 in the age of sail through the Civil War and the booming railroad industry, the story depicts their struggles for abolition and racial equality and their extensive business, political, and banking accomplishments. While relating the fascinating stories of these interesting and important historical figures, this well researched book presents a novel and intimate view of 19th century life in a growing and tumultuous America.

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About the Author

Thomas J. Wieckowski makes his home in Wyncote, Pennsylvania. He is vice president of the Old York Road Historical Society and chair of the Cheltenham Township Historical Commission. He received his B.S. at Villanova University, and Ph.D. from The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. He is now retired after a thirty-year career at Drexel University in Philadelphia, where he was associate dean of the College of Business, among other positions. He currently devotes his time to his lifelong hobby of historical research and writing. He is the author of two previous books: Making Marathon, a history of the village of Wyncote, Pennsylvania, the first outpost of the Gilded Age, and A Spectacle for Men and Angels, a documentary history of Camp William Penn, the first and largest training camp for Black soldiers during the Civil War.

Edition details

• Publisher: Palmetto Publishing
• Publication date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1638372403
• ISBN 13: 9781638372400
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 538