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Papers Read Before The Lancaster County Historical Society December 5, 1913; History Herself, As Seen In Her Own Workshop; (Volume Xvii) No. 10

Papers Read Before The Lancaster County Historical Society December 5, 1913; History Herself, As Seen In Her Own Workshop; (Volume Xvii) No. 10

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General ReferenceGeneral World History

ISBN10: 9354449964
ISBN13: 9789354449963
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Mar 5 2021
Pages: 34
Weight: 0.14
Height: 0.08 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Behind every polished history lies the workshop where evidence is sorted, weighed, and argued over. History happens in quiet rooms. First presented as historical society papers to the Lancaster County Historical Society in December 1913, History Herself, As Seen In Her Own Workshop opens a rare window onto the craft of writing history, an exemplar of early 20th century history practice. Here, American local history is treated not as folklore, but as disciplined enquiry, grounded in primary historical documents drawn from a rich local history collection and from the wider currents of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania history and Pennsylvania history research. More than a snapshot of one meeting, the volume reflects on historiography and method, showing how American historical societies in this period defined evidence, narrative, and public memory. Its insights into us regional history make it valuable for historians and genealogists seeking context for family stories, while its focus on Lancaster County, Pennsylvania history strengthens any serious Pennsylvania history research library or academic research reference shelf. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure. Ideal both for readers curious about how history is actually made and for classic-literature collectors building a lasting local history collection.

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