Life In Early Philadelphia
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Life In Early Philadelphia
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Author : Billy Smith
language : en
Publisher: Penn State Press
Release Date : 2010-11-01
Life In Early Philadelphia written by Billy Smith and has been published by Penn State Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-11-01 with History categories.
The meaning of American history has rarely been contested more fiercely than during the current &"culture wars&" as Americans battle to define their past. Life in Early Philadelphia can contribute much to a reasoned discussion by giving readers the rare opportunity to interpret and reconstruct life in the country's premier urban center at a time when Americans struggled to establish their independence and to create a new nation. Covering the period from about 1775 to 1810, these remarkable documents reveal glimpses of the lives of everyday men and women&—from the impoverished, imprisoned, and enslaved to the &"middling sort&" and the wealthy. Each document is prefaced by a helpful introduction and is extensively annotated. A general introduction, glossary, bibliography, and guide to further reading make the book ideal for students and general readers. Taken as a whole, this collection reveals much about the shaping of American society.
Early Philadelphia
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Author : Horace Mather Lippincott
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1917
Early Philadelphia written by Horace Mather Lippincott and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1917 with Buildings categories.
Early Philadelphia
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Author : Horace Mather Lippincott
language : en
Publisher: Nabu Press
Release Date : 2013-11
Early Philadelphia written by Horace Mather Lippincott and has been published by Nabu Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-11 with categories.
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
Embodied History
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Author : Simon P. Newman
language : en
Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press
Release Date : 2013-03-01
Embodied History written by Simon P. Newman and has been published by University of Pennsylvania Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-03-01 with History categories.
Offering a new view into the lives and experiences of plebeian men and women, and a provocative exploration of the history of the body itself, Embodied History approaches the bodies of the poor in early national Philadelphia as texts to be read and interpreted. Through a close examination of accounts of the bodies that appeared in runaway advertisements and in seafaring, almshouse, prison, hospital, and burial records, Simon P. Newman uses physical details to paint an entirely different portrait of the material circumstances of the poor, examining the ways they became categorized in the emerging social hierarchy, and how they sought to resist such categorization. The Philadelphians examined in Embodied History were members of the lower sort, a social category that emerged in the early modern period from the belief in a society composed of natural orders and ranks. The population of the urban poor grew rapidly after the American Revolution, and middling and elite citizens were frightened by these poor bodies, from the tattooed professional sailor, to the African American runaway with a highly personalized hairstyle and distinctive mannerisms and gestures, to the vigorous and lively Irish prostitute who refused to be cowed by the condemnation of others, to the hardworking laboring family whose weakened and diseased children played and sang in the alleys. In a new republic premised on liberty and equality, the rapidly increasing ranks of unruly bodies threatened to overwhelm traditional notions of deference, hierarchy, and order. Affluent Philadelphians responded by employing runaway advertisements, the almshouse, the prison, and to a lesser degree the hospital to incarcerate, control, and correct poor bodies and transform them into well-dressed, hardworking, deferential members of society. Embodied History is a compelling and accessible exploration of how poverty was etched and how power and discipline were enacted upon the bodies of the poor, as well as how the poor attempted to transcend such discipline through assertions of bodily agency and liberty.
Early Philadelphia Its People Life And Progress With 119 Illustrations Etc
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Author : Horace Mather LIPPINCOTT
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1917
Early Philadelphia Its People Life And Progress With 119 Illustrations Etc written by Horace Mather LIPPINCOTT and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1917 with categories.
Seventh And Walnut
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Author : James E. Knight
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1982
Seventh And Walnut written by James E. Knight and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1982 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
A night watchman who is also the town crier in colonial Philadelphia talks about the daily life in the city, its leading citizens, and important landmarks as he shows a visitor to Chestnut Street.
Penn S Greene Country Towne
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Author : Samuel Fitch Hotchin
language : en
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Release Date : 2009-04
Penn S Greene Country Towne written by Samuel Fitch Hotchin and has been published by Kessinger Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-04 with Literary Collections categories.
This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.
Life And Times In Colonial Philadelphia
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Author : Joseph J. Kelley
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1973
Life And Times In Colonial Philadelphia written by Joseph J. Kelley and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1973 with History categories.
Philadelphia Stories
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Author : C. Dallett Hemphill
language : en
Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press
Release Date : 2021-05-07
Philadelphia Stories written by C. Dallett Hemphill and has been published by University of Pennsylvania Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-05-07 with History categories.
For the average tourist, the history of Philadelphia can be like a leisurely carriage ride through Old City. The Liberty Bell. Independence Hall. Benjamin Franklin. The grooves in the cobblestone are so familiar, one barely notices the ride. Yet there are other paths to travel, and the ride can be bumpy. Beyond the famed founders, other Americans walked the streets of Philadelphia whose lives were, in their own ways, just as emblematic of the promises and perils of the new nation. Philadelphia Stories chronicles twelve of these lives to explore the city's people and places from the colonial era to the years before the Civil War. This collective portrait includes men and women, Black and white Americans, immigrants and native born. If mostly forgotten today, banker Stephen Girard was one of the wealthiest men ever to have lived, and his material legacy can be seen by visiting sites such as Girard College. In a different register, but equally impressive, were the accomplishments of Sarah Thorn Tyndale. In a few short years as a widow she made enough money on her porcelain business to retire to a life as a reformer. Others faced frustration. Take, for example, Grace Growden Galloway. Born to an important family, she saw her home invaded and her property confiscated by patriot forces. Or consider the life of Francis Johnson, a Black bandleader and composer who often performed at the Musical Fund Hall, which still stands today. And yet he was barred from joining its Society. Philadelphia Stories examines their rich lives, as well as those of others who shaped the city's past. Many of the places inhabited by these people survive to this day. In the pages of this book and on the streets of the city, one can visit both the people and places of Philadelphia's rich history.
The Peoples Of Philadelphia
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Author : Allen F. Davis
language : en
Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press
Release Date : 1998-10-29
The Peoples Of Philadelphia written by Allen F. Davis and has been published by University of Pennsylvania Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998-10-29 with History categories.
Although much has been written about elite Philadelphians, only in recent decades have historians paid attention to the Jews and working-class blacks, the immigrant Irish, Italians, and Poles who settled in the city and gave such sections as Moyamensing, Southwark, South Philadelphia, and Kensington their vitality. In this classic of social and ethnic history, the authors draw on census schedules, court records, city directories, and tax records as well as newspaper files and other sources to give a picture of the ways in which these less-privileged groups of Philadelphians lived. What emerges is a picture of Philadelphia radically different from the conventional portrait of a staid old city.