Philadelphia: The Place And The People

By Agnes Repplier, Ernest Clifford Peixotto, Ernest Peixotto

Book Overview

""Philadelphia: The Place And The People"" is a book written by Agnes Repplier that offers a comprehensive description of the city of Philadelphia and its inhabitants. The book provides a detailed historical account of the city's founding and development, including its role in the American Revolution and the creation of the United States Constitution. Repplier also delves into the city's architecture, cultural institutions, and notable figures, such as Benjamin Franklin and Edgar Allan Poe. The author's personal experiences and observations of Philadelphia are woven throughout the book, providing a unique perspective on the city and its people. Overall, ""Philadelphia: The Place And The People"" is a rich and engaging exploration of one of America's most historic and culturally significant cities.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432633104
• ISBN13: 9781432633103
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 428 Pages
• Weight: 1.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"