Papers Read Before The Lancaster County Historical Society November 5, 1909; History Herself, As Seen In Her Own Workshop; (Volume Xiii) No. 9 - Softcover

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Softcover

ISBN 10: 9354447880 ISBN 13: 9789354447884

Publisher: Alpha Editions, 2021

Synopsis

Step inside history's own workshop. First issued in 1909, this instalment in a renowned historical society papers collection opens a rare window onto how early twentieth-century historians understood their craft and their community in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Centred on the theme "History Herself, As Seen in Her Own Workshop", it reflects on sources, method and memory against the richly documented backdrop of the region. At once a local history essays anthology and a work of early twentieth-century historiography, this volume stands among primary source historical documents in its own right. It captures the tone and texture of American historical society publications at a moment when pennsylvania local history research was closely tied to courthouse archives, church records and family papers. For readers interested in lancaster county history studies, pennsylvania genealogy history books, or a thoughtful historical research methods overview, it serves as both a resource for genealogy researchers and a nuanced reference for local historians. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. An engaging contribution to lancaster county pennsylvania history and to the wider tradition of local scholarship, it appeals equally to curious general readers, serious researchers, and collectors seeking a durable link to the documentary past.

Edition details

• Publisher: Alpha Editions
• Publication date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9354447880
• ISBN 13: 9789354447884
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 24