Book Description

Originally published in 1876, during the Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia, this illustrated guidebook provides a detailed overview of the city and its landmarks. Written by J. Thomas Magee, a noted journalist and historian, this guide offers readers an in-depth look at Philadelphia's rich history and cultural heritage, as well as descriptions of the many exhibits and attractions at the Centennial Exhibition. Lavishly illustrated with engravings, photographs, and maps, this book is a fascinating snapshot of a bygone era. 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.