Historic Philadelphia: The City, Symbols and Patriots, 1681-1800

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In this book the author seeks to capture all the familiar figures and symbols of Philadelphia's rich 18th-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 capitol. His experience as an historical interpretor of Philadelphia's Indepedence National Historical Park, enables the author 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 walking tour of this historic city.

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...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