Pennsylvania (Yesterday and Today) [Idioma Inglés] - Hardcover

Fascinating, vintage images and glorious color photographs bring to life the rich history of the Keystone State in Pennsylvania Yesterday & Today. Come and explore the life and culture of the birthplace of the nation, from early Native American tribes to the arrival of William Penn; from the states central role in building a new democracy to its industrial muscle in making the nation work.

The legacy of this vibrant past and dramatic growth is evident today in cities, towns, and countryside throughout the state. From the halls of Philadelphia, birthplace of the Constitution, to the now-peaceful battlefields of Gettysburg; from Pennsylvania Dutch Country to the steel mills of Pittsburgh and western Pennsylvania: here is the state as it was and as it is, town and countryside, city skylines, landmark sights and scenes.

This is a tour of living history at its most compelling.

The state of Pennsylvania has endured many changes since William Penn established a colony in the New World nearly four centuries ago—but much of the life and spirit of yesterday is alive and well in Pennsylvania today. Fertile farmland still fills the state’s rolling hills and valleys; cities like Philadelphia and Pittsburgh remain at the forefront of industry and politics; and the lush forests of “Penn’s Woods” are still havens for wildlife and nature-lovers alike.

From early colonial settlements along the Delaware River to Pennsylvania’s modern metropolises, scenes of American innovation and culture can be found in every corner of the Keystone State. Pennsylvania Yesterday & Today takes you on a visual tour of these sights and experiences, allowing you to explore the Pennsylvania that our ancestors knew centuries ago as well as the Pennsylvania of the twenty-first century.

In Pennsylvania Yesterday & Today, author Blair Seitz presents the people, places, and activities that have defined the state through the ages. Modern color photographs are displayed side by side with historical illustrations to offer a nostalgic look at how far we have come over the last four hundred years—and how little some things have changed.