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Philadelphia became the railroad capital of the world in the 1830s when 12 distinct lines opened within a 100-mile radius of the city to carry people and freight. The railroad boom in the 19th century was made possible by the development of rural communities surrounding the city, the Industrial Revolution, excellent access to raw materials, and an influx of European immigrants. Philadelphia manufactured locomotives, railroad track, and other rail components and exported them around the world. The ability to move agricultural goods, manufactured products, and people commuting from home to work helped to unite the 27 boroughs, districts, and townships into one metropolis by 1854. Philadelphia Railroads features many unseen images and rare photographs documenting the leaders of Philadelphia's transportation world.
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Local historian Allen Meyers, a Gratz Hebrew College graduate, has authored nine previous titles with Arcadia Publishing in the Philadelphia area. Joel Spivak is a noted rail historian and promoter who is an architectural consultant in Philadelphia. He is also the coauthor of Philadelphia Trolleys.
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Title: Top 3 books: Pennsylania books
Author: Staff Writer
Publisher: The Morning Call
Date: 8/6/2011
Philadelphia Railroads
By Allen Meyers and Joel Spivak (Arcadia Publishing, $21.99)
Philadelphia became the railroad capital of the world in the 1830s, when 12 distinct lines opened within a 100-mile radius of the city to carry people and freight. This recently released book from Arcadia Publishing's Images of Rail series features many unseen images and rare photographs documenting the development of rural communities surrounding the city, and the role that the rail system played in Philadelphia becoming a leader in the transportation world.
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Paddling Pennsylvania
By Bob Frye (Globe Pequot Press, $16.95)
This FalconGuide takes a look at 50 of Pennsylvania's best and most-accessible paddling routes, including rivers, streams and lakes from Lake Erie to the Delaware River. The guide covers routes for paddlers from beginner levels through intermediate levels, and gives detailed river descriptions, directions, access points, and gear and packing recommendations specific to the area's conditions. A must-have guide for anyone heading out onto the water.
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Philadelphia, Brandywine Valley and Bucks County
By David Langlieb (W.W. Norton, $19.95)
This Great Destinations guide takes the reader on a tour of the Delaware Valley, from Center City Philadelphia to Lancaster County to historic Bucks County. David Langlieb, who contributes to Fodor's guides and Moon guides, lives in Philadelphia and shares his extensive knowledge. From the natural beauty and parks to the city life, Langlieb covers maps and transportation, lodging, shopping and dining, events and area attractions.
Moravian Book Shop in Bethlehem is America's oldest bookstore.
Author: Staff Writer
Publisher: The Morning Call
Date: 8/6/2011
Philadelphia Railroads
By Allen Meyers and Joel Spivak (Arcadia Publishing, $21.99)
Philadelphia became the railroad capital of the world in the 1830s, when 12 distinct lines opened within a 100-mile radius of the city to carry people and freight. This recently released book from Arcadia Publishing's Images of Rail series features many unseen images and rare photographs documenting the development of rural communities surrounding the city, and the role that the rail system played in Philadelphia becoming a leader in the transportation world.
________________________________________
Paddling Pennsylvania
By Bob Frye (Globe Pequot Press, $16.95)
This FalconGuide takes a look at 50 of Pennsylvania's best and most-accessible paddling routes, including rivers, streams and lakes from Lake Erie to the Delaware River. The guide covers routes for paddlers from beginner levels through intermediate levels, and gives detailed river descriptions, directions, access points, and gear and packing recommendations specific to the area's conditions. A must-have guide for anyone heading out onto the water.
________________________________________
Philadelphia, Brandywine Valley and Bucks County
By David Langlieb (W.W. Norton, $19.95)
This Great Destinations guide takes the reader on a tour of the Delaware Valley, from Center City Philadelphia to Lancaster County to historic Bucks County. David Langlieb, who contributes to Fodor's guides and Moon guides, lives in Philadelphia and shares his extensive knowledge. From the natural beauty and parks to the city life, Langlieb covers maps and transportation, lodging, shopping and dining, events and area attractions.
Moravian Book Shop in Bethlehem is America's oldest bookstore.
