Frederic Speirs (54 results)

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Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. The Street Railway System of Philadelphia: It's History And Present Condition. Book.

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Wraps. Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. First Edition. 125, [1] pages. 8vo. Publisher's light blue flexible wrappers with embossed emblem of Booklovers Reading Club and other titles. Minor wear to the extremities, a very nice example. Wraps. Course III of the "Booklovers Reading Club Hand-Book" "Ramblings among art centres." Internally (p 9) notes "Books selected for this reading course by Mr. F. Hopkinison Smith and Dr. John C. Van Dyke." The work is an odd arrangement, with various additional articles, summaries of the books to be read, and guidance to readers. Several articles by Sturgis, Cox, La Farge and others about the books under consideration. Apparently part of an ongoing effort by a very large scale subscription library in Philadelphia to engage readers. The rear includes a variety of other recommended works as well as a list of 21 general reading club suggestions. "The Tabard Inn Library of Philadelphia was one segment of a series of entrepreneurial businesses that were the creation of the Canadian-born teacher Seymour Eaton (18591919). In Boston, his first American home, he began the Home Study Circle Library, the forerunner of numerous correspondence schools in the United States, and in 1892 he moved to Philadelphia to take charge of Drexel Institute's commercial and financial department. During his five years at Drexel Eaton wrote a column of newspaper articles syndicated in the United States and eventually developed his home study course into a business concern known as the Library Publishing Company, which was located at 1323 Walnut Street, a few blocks south of City Hall in the heart of Philadelphia. This company also established the Booklovers Library and published its companion enterprise, the Booklovers Magazine, from 1902 to until at least 1905. The best description of that subscription library (called "the largest circulating library in the world") is this advertisement: "THE BOOKLOVERS LIBRARY is patronized largely by well-to-do cultured people; people who appreciate clean, attractive books, and who can afford to pay reasonable membership fees." What began as the Booklovers Library had expanded by March 1902 to become the Tabard Inn Library, with addresses for its company headquarters at 1030 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia (east of City Hall), and 1611 Chestnut Street (west of City Hall)." (Edith Anderson Rights, Libraries & Culture, University of Texas Press, Volume 41, Number 2, Spring 2006).

Wraps. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. First Edition. 143, [1] pages. 8vo. Publisher's dark grey flexible wrappers with embossed emblem of Booklovers Reading Club and other titles. Minor wear to the extremities, a very nice example. Wraps. Course V of the "Booklovers Reading Club Hand-Book" "Six New England Classics." Page 9 notes "Books selected for this reading course by Dr. Edward Everett Hale." Apparently part of an ongoing effort by a very large scale subscription library in Philadelphia to engage readers. The rear includes a variety of other recommended works as well as a list of 21 general reading club suggestions. The Six classics are "Representative Men" by Emerson, "The House of the Seven Gables" by Hawthorne, "Montcalm and Wolfe" by Parkman, "Select Orations" by Webster, "The Bigelow Papers" by Lowell, and "Evangeline" by Longfellow. "The Tabard Inn Library of Philadelphia was one segment of a series of entrepreneurial businesses that were the creation of the Canadian-born teacher Seymour Eaton (18591919). In Boston, his first American home, he began the Home Study Circle Library, the forerunner of numerous correspondence schools in the United States, and in 1892 he moved to Philadelphia to take charge of Drexel Institute's commercial and financial department. During his five years at Drexel Eaton wrote a column of newspaper articles syndicated in the United States and eventually developed his home study course into a business concern known as the Library Publishing Company, which was located at 1323 Walnut Street, a few blocks south of City Hall in the heart of Philadelphia. This company also established the Booklovers Library and published its companion enterprise, the Booklovers Magazine, from 1902 to until at least 1905. The best description of that subscription library (called "the largest circulating library in the world") is this advertisement: "THE BOOKLOVERS LIBRARY is patronized largely by well-to-do cultured people; people who appreciate clean, attractive books, and who can afford to pay reasonable membership fees." What began as the Booklovers Library had expanded by March 1902 to become the Tabard Inn Library, with addresses for its company headquarters at 1030 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia (east of City Hall), and 1611 Chestnut Street (west of City Hall)." (Edith Anderson Rights, Libraries & Culture, University of Texas Press, Volume 41, Number 2, Spring 2006).

Condition: Fair. Acceptable condition. Former Library book. (Street Railroads, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, History).

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book scrutinizes the social and economic impact of providing unemployed urban dwellers with vacant lots to cultivate. The author examines the history of the vacant-lot movement, from its beginnings in Detroit in 1894 to its spread across the country. Through statistical data and case studies, the author demonstrates the efficacy and potential of this strategy for addressing unemployment and poverty. The book highlights the positive effects on both the individuals and communities involved, including increased self-sufficiency, improved mental and physical health, and reduced crime rates. It concludes that cultivating vacant lots is a valuable tool for promoting social justice and economic stability, especially during times of economic hardship. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book extensively covers the history of the Philadelphia street railway system from the first passenger railway in 1858 to the creation of the city's transit monopoly in 1895. The author provides not only a detailed chronicle of events but also an insightful analysis of the social, economic, and political forces that shaped the development of the system. The book discusses the public debate over the introduction of street railways, the struggle for control between competing companies, and the eventual triumph of monopoly. It also explores the impact of street railways on urban transportation, land use, and the daily lives of Philadelphians. The author's research is meticulous, and his writing is clear and engaging, making this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Philadelphia or the development of urban transportation in the United States. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

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Condition: New. KlappentextThe Street Railway System of Philadelphia: Its History and Present Condition is a historical book written by Frederic William Speirs in 1897. The book provides a detailed account of the street railway system in Philadelphia, P.

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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. The Street Railway System of Philadelphia | It's History And Present Condition | Frederic W. Speirs | Taschenbuch | 128 S. | Englisch | 2017 | hansebooks | EAN 9783744724982 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Hansebooks GmbH, Trakehner Weg 52, 22844 Norderstedt, gb[at]hansebooks[dot]com | Anbieter: preigu.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - The Street Railway System of Philadelphia: Its History and Present Condition is a historical book written by Frederic William Speirs in 1897. The book provides a detailed account of the street railway system in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from its inception to the present day. It covers the development of the system, the various companies that operated it, and the technological advancements that were made over the years. The book also includes information on the routes, fares, and equipment used by the streetcars. The author has used primary sources such as official reports and newspaper articles to provide an accurate and detailed account of the system. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of public transportation in Philadelphia or the development of street railways in the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1900 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set and contains approximately 16 pages. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English.

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 50. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1898 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 50.