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Pioneer life in western Pennsylvania /

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...

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Détails bibliographiques
Cote:Libro Electrónico
Auteur principal: Wright, J. E. (John Ernest), 1894-
Autres auteurs: Corbett, Doris
Format: Électronique eBook
Langue:Inglés
Publié: Pittsburgh : University of Pittsburgh Press, 1996.
Collection:Pitt paperback ; 41
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Accès en ligne:Texto completo
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Résumé: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.
Description matérielle:1 online resource (251 pages)
Bibliographie:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9780822973621
0822973626