Format:
Online-Ressource
ISBN:
132204631X
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9780822973621
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9781322046310
Series Statement:
The Library of Western Pennsylvania History Ser.
Content:
〈div〉A fascinating look at life during pioneer times in western Pennsylvania. Describes the hardship, danger and drudgery of day-to-day life on the frontier. Topics include cabin raising, crop harvests, tanning, weaving, disease, religion, and superstition. Also follows the progression from pioneer life to industrial society.〈/div〉
Note:
Description based upon print version of record
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Contents; I. The Way of the Frontier; II. First Footprints; III. How the Settler Got His Land; IV. The Cabin in the Clearing; V. Linsey and Buckskin: Venison and Pone; VI. Truck Patch and Cornfield; VII. Butcher, Baker, Candlestick-Maker; VIII. Growing Upon the Frontier; IX. Jigging It Off; X. ""Indians in the Valley!""; XI. Yarbs, Doctors, and Charms; XII. The Log Church; XIII. Frontier Justice; XIV. From Indian Trail to Turnpike; XV. Life in the Towns; XVI. The First Factories; XVII. The Road to the Past; Glossary
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9780822960447
Additional Edition:
Print version Pioneer Life In Western Pennsylvania
Language:
English
Keywords:
Electronic books
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