Bristol by Harold Mitchener
Bristol traces its roots to a grant obtained by Samuel Clift in 1681, William Penn s establishment of an estate one year later, and to its location along prime transportation routes. Situated below the fall line of the river and along the main route for land travel, Bristol afforded direct access between Philadelphia and New York City. As more people and businesses started to call the new settlement home, Bristol began to find its place in history. Bristol is a pictorial journey to the roots of one of America s oldest towns. The book beautifully illustrates its development from a countryside encampment, to the government seat of Bucks County, to the setting of major industry. The growth of Bristol is portrayed through the development of its municipal services, organizations, and entertainment facilities. Furthermore, these images attest to the way Bristol responded to conflict, from the Civil War to World War I, by providing ships, airplanes, and its own heroes. A remarkable collection of images from theMargaret R. Grundy Memorial Library and other sources
tells the story of a truly unique place.
Mitchener, Harold: - Harold and Carol Mitchener are local historians, tour guides, and community volunteers. They have assembled an exceptional array of images and combined it with informative, well-documented narrative. The result is a priceless work, sure to please every visitor to Bristol s past.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780738504278 |
| ISBN 10 | 0738504270 |
| Title | Bristol |
| Author | Harold Mitchener |
| Series | Images Of America |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Arcadia Publishing (SC) |
| Year published | 2000-06-20 |
| Number of pages | 128 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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