Table of Contents

List of Illustrations
Introduction
1.Benjamin A. Bidlack: Unknown Diplomat
2.George Washington Woodward: Pennsylvania Copperhead
3.Terence V. Powderly: Knight of Labor
4.Frank P. Slattery, Jr.: Municipal Reformer
5.Congressman Daniel J. Flood: Anthracite Warrior
6.Northeastern Pennsylvania in American History
7.The Moravians: Pennsylvania Dutch Missionaries
8.French and British Refugees on the Susquehanna
9.Demetrius Augustine Gallitzin: Pioneer Priest of the Alleghenies
10.Thomas Cooper: A Radical for All Seasons
11.The Origins of Lackawanna County
12.Jane Grey Swisshelm: Pioneer Female Journalist
13.The Burning of Chambersburg: A Civil War Event
14.The Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia
15.Henry Ossawa Tanner: Expatriate Philadelphia Painter
16.Pennsylvania Social History: A Glimpse of Pittsburgh (1880-1918)
17.From Double Hanging to Double Hanging: Semi-public Executions in Wilkes-Barre and Tunkhannock, 1893-1909
18.John O’Hara: The Pottsville Connection
19.The Whiz Kids and the Bums: The National League Pennant Race of 1950
20.Pennsylvania Children in the Age of Anthracite
21.The Origins of Pennsylvania Place Names
Appendix
Bibliography
Index
About the Author

About the Author

Sheldon Spear taught history at the college level for more than thirty-five years.

Reviews

In Pennsylvania Histories [Spear] demonstrates his breadth of knowledge on subjects ranging from Civil War anti-war Copperheads to the Philadelphia Phillies Whiz Kids.  He brings the characters and experiences to life in a clear, concise narrative that often includes his wry sense of humor.  Not only does Spear inform us about Pennsylvania history but he does it a manner reminiscent of that certain favorite teacher whom we all remember.  I’m sure you will enjoy this book – I certainly did.
*Paul J. Zbiek, Ph.D., Professor of History & Geography, King’s College*