New Descriptive Hand-Book of the Pennsylvania Railroad, and Traveler's Guide to the Great West! (Classic Reprint)


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Excerpt from New Descriptive Hand-Book of the Pennsylvania Railroad, and Traveler's Guide to the Great West! With the issue of this work I beg leave to hope that I have supplied a desideratum on this Great Central Route, and that the present endeavor may prove more successful than certain of its predecessors. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.




New Descriptive Handbook of the Pennsylvania Railroad, and Traveler's Guide to the Great West!


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Hardcover reprint of the original 1859 edition - beautifully bound in brown cloth covers featuring titles stamped in gold, 8vo - 6x9. No adjustments have been made to the original text, giving readers the full antiquarian experience. For quality purposes, all text and images are printed as black and white. This item is printed on demand. Book Information: Ayres, George B. New Descriptive Handbook of The Pennsylvania Railroad, And Traveler's Guide To The Great West!. Indiana: Repressed Publishing LLC, 2012. Original Publishing: Ayres, George B. New Descriptive Handbook of The Pennsylvania Railroad, And Traveler's Guide To The Great West!, . Pittsburgh, W. S. Haven, 1859. Subject: Pennsylvania Railroad Company




New Descriptive Handbook of the Pennsylvania Railroad, and Traveler's Guide to the Great West!


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This book is a descriptive guide to the Pennsylvania Railroad and travel to the Great West. It includes a brief history of the Pennsylvania Railroad and an overview of the various facilities and services offered by the company. It also provides a travelers' guide to the Great West with information on various cities and tourist attractions. This is a must-read for travelers and enthusiasts of railway history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.







Guide for the Pennsylvania Railroad, With an Extensive Map


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Excerpt from Guide for the Pennsylvania Railroad, With an Extensive Map: Including the Entire Route, With All Its Windings, Objects of Interest, and Information Useful to the Traveler The city of Philadelphia. May be regarded as the eastern terminus of the Pennsylvania Railroad, though the road itself terminates at Harrisburg. The importance of the road is at once felt, when it is understood that it is, the only direct highway between the cities of Philadelphia and Pittsburg. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.




Guide for the Pennsylvania Railroad, with an Extensive Map


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A detailed narrative of what one would encounter while riding its length, beginning in Philadelphia and ending at Pittsburgh. Included are descriptions of all towns passed through, the stations and their method of operation, and points of local interest and sightseeing value. The volume was designed to be used by PRR passengers.




Guide for the Pennsylvania Railroad, with an Extensive Map


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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.




GD FOR THE PENNSYLVANIA RAILRO


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The Hand-Book of the Pennsylvania Lines


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A comprehensive guidebook to the Pennsylvania Railroad lines, detailing the various stations, routes, and accommodations available to travelers. Written by the president of the Pennsylvania Railroad, L. G. McPherson, this book is an essential resource for those seeking to navigate the railway system of Pennsylvania and the surrounding states. Filled with maps, illustrations, and practical tips, this book is an invaluable tool for any traveler. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.




A Traveler's Guide to Historic Western Pennsylvania


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This book presents a county-by-county guide to historic landmarks in western Pennsylvania, and how to reach them. Twenty-seven counties are included, along with maps of each. Along the way, travelers will find historic forts, residences of leading citizens, old iron furnaces, grist mills, churches, inns, taverns, tanneries, and many other intriguing places. Historians Lois Mulkearn and Edwin V. Pugh personally visited each site, and provide background vignettes on them, offering interesting facts and highlights gathered from archival documents.