Philadelphia has Athens to thank for its classical structure; London for its Georgian and Victorian treasures; Paris for its grand boulevard; and William Penn for its name. Translated from the Greek; Philadelphia means "City of Brotherly Love." Ben Franklin’s guiding hand also appears; the great polymath was involved in the world’s first lending library and America's first hospital; medical school; think tank; and nondenominational college. This book pairs rare old archive images with modern views to show how the city has fared since the 19th and 20th centuries. Locations include Betsy Ross House; Elfreth's Alley; London Coffee House; Reading Terminal; Wannamakers; Poe House; Carpenter's Hall; Second Bank; Bourse Building; Masonic Temple; Eastern State Penitentiary; Philadelphia Waterworks; Fairmount Park; University of Philadelphia; Shibe Park; League Island; Penn Cottage; and Girard College. Extensively revised from the original version with new sites; new text; and additional photos.
#401473 in Books Snow Dean 2016-10-11Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 6.40 x 1.20 x 9.40l; .0 #File Name: 0190618752456 pages1777 Tipping Point at Saratoga
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Best non-fiction I've read in a long timeBy RyanBest non-fiction I've read in a long time. Among the best "battle" books I've ever read. Very familiar with the Saratoga story but this author presents it in such an interesting and thought provoking manner. My highest praise: Mr. Snow is a really good story- teller. I learned a lot I didn't know before and I viewed a lot I did know; from a new perspective. there are little vignettes throughout the book that really helped bring the story to life for me. It's such a cliché; but this book truly gives you a taste of being there. I thought both sides were fairly presented. I especially respect the portrait of the very complicated Benedict Arnold. My first exposure to this part of the Revolutionary War was in reading Kenneth Robert's; "Rabble in Arms". I'm guessing Mr. Roberts would have approved.2 of 3 people found the following review helpful. This is a wonderful book. It has a lot of details about ...By Therese M.This is a wonderful book. It has a lot of details about the many participants in the Battles at Saratoga organized as a diary of the battles. The details allowed me to finally understand how the Americans defeated the British. This shows two giant and complicated organizations; the two Armies; trying to destroy each other and how they maneuvered and fought. The discipline and courage of the Americans and the unwillingness of the British to imagine defeat were at least three of the contributing factors. Only in all these details can I understand what happened. This is not a book for a silly reader who wants flashy plots; it is for a serious reader who wants to understand history. As just a person interested in the American Revolution I found that my previous views of Benedict Arnold; General Gates; and General Burgoyne were all incorrect. Arnold was not a great leader; Gates was not a fool; and Burgoyne was not a wastrel. The secondary figures;such as Colonel Morgan; are detailed and fill out the picture of who won these battles and how. The politics that was active between the states and within the Armies are explained and of great benefit to understanding how this war weighed on the whole country.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Good general history; but ...By DoodleGA very good history. He does throw in some personal assumptions without proof. He tries to make it more of a "narrative" or a "story". He makes statements like "This guy did this" but without actual proof. As a secondary source; it is good; but double-check his references.
