Philadelphia And Its Environs

Philadelphia And Its Environs: A Guide To The City And Surroundings (1896) Is A Comprehensive Guidebook To The City Of Philadelphia And Its Surrounding Areas. Written By The J. B. Lippincott Company The Book Covers A Wide Range Of Topics Including The History Of The City Its Architecture Parks Museums And Cultural Institutions.The Guidebook Is Divided Into Several Sections Each Of Which Focuses On A Different Aspect Of The City. The First Section Provides An Overview Of Philadelphia'S History From Its Founding By William Penn In 1682 To The Present Day. The Second Section Covers The City'S Architecture With Detailed Descriptions Of Its Most Notable Buildings And Landmarks.The Third Section Of The Book Is Devoted To Philadelphia'S Parks And Green Spaces Including Fairmount Park And The Wissahickon Valley. The Fourth Section Covers The City'S Museums And Cultural Institutions Including The Philadelphia Museum Of Art And The Academy Of Natural Sciences.In Addition To These Main Sections The Book Also Includes A Detailed Index And Several Maps Of The City And Its Surroundings. Overall Philadelphia And Its Environs: A Guide To The City And Surroundings (1896) Is An Invaluable Resource For Anyone Interested In The History And Culture Of Philadelphia.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.