Historic Philadelphia - Softcover

Kashatus, William C.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0819187690 ISBN 13: 9780819187697

Publisher: University Press Of America, 2002

Synopsis

In this book the author captures all the familiar figures and symbols of Philadelphia's rich eighteenth-century past as well as the drama of American history's greatest scenes, from the clandestine meetings of the Second Continental Congress to the drafting of the United States Constitution, to the final days of Philadelphia's prestigious role as the nation's capital. The author's experience as an historical interpreter of Philadelphia's Independence National Historical Park, enables him to take the reader into the Congress to hear the stirring debates over American independence, into the spirits of Philadelphia's most unforgettable citizens, and finally into the streets on a delightful walking tour of this historic city. Contents: The City: Philadelphia: The Cradle of American Liberty; The Symbols: The Liberty Bell: Proclaim Liberty Throughout All the Land; Independence Hall: Birthplace of a Nation; The Patriots: William Penn and the Spirit of Brotherly Love; Benjamin Lay, Quaker Abolitionist; Benjamin Franklin, the Image-maker; Betsy Ross, Seamstress of a Revolution; Samuel Wetherill and the Free Quaker Testimony to the American Revolution; Bishop William White, his Revolutionary Theology and the Founding of the Protestant Episcopal Church and Academy; The Stewards of Philadelphia's History and a Walking Tour of Independence National Historical Park; Endnotes; Selected Bibliography; Index.

About this title

About the Author:

William C. Kashatus is a professional historian who earned a doctorate at the University of Pennsylvania. A regular contributor to the Philadelphia Daily News, he is author of several books, including Connie Mack's '29 Triumph: The Rise and Fall of the Philadelphia Athletics Dynasty (1999), Mike Schmidt: Philadelphia's Hall of Fame Third Baseman (2000), and Just Over the Line: Chester County and the Underground Railroad (2002).

Review:

...an invaluable guide book to the historic places and persons concerned with the founding of the nation. It is a must for visitors to and residents of the city. It is a well written and historically sound treatment of the events of the period covered. (Arthur Mekeel, author of The Relation of the Quakers to the American Revolution)

This book captures both the passion and the deep learning that inform his extraordinary tours of the nation's most sacred shrines of liberty. Philadelphians and Americans alike will know more and feel better about themselves for reading it. (Michael Zuckerman, Professor, University of Pennsylvania)

This book captures both the passion and the deep learning that inform his extraordinary tours of the nation's most sacred shrines of liberty. Philadelphians and Americans alike will know more and feel better about themselves for reading it. (Michael Zuckerman, Professor, University of Pennsylvania)

...an invaluable guide book to the historic places and persons concerned with the founding of the nation. It is a must for visitors to and residents of the city. It is a well written and historically sound treatment of the events of the period covered. (Arthur Mekeel, author of The Relation of the Quakers to the American Revolution)

About this edition

• Publisher: University Press Of America
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0819187690
• ISBN 13: 9780819187697
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 212