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Pittsburgh: The Story of an American City
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Pittsburgh: The Story of an American City
by Stefan Lorant, et al |
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• Thousands of stunning photographs
• presents Pittsburgh as a beautiful, progressive city
• acclaimed as the "definitive history of Pittsburgh" |
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• larger size may increase shipping costs
• not the best choice for a quick history lesson |
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The Bottom Line -
Often touted as "the model history of an American City," the 5th
edition of this epic book brings to life the entire tumultuous story
of Pittsburgh, accented by stunning photographs. A must read!
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Hardcover, 776 pages, Millennium Edition |
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Published September 1999, Esselmont Books LLC |
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Oversized - 1.90" x 11.34" x 8.93" |
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Not Just for Locals
Throughout each of its five editions, Pittsburgh: The Story of an
American City has been lauded as the "definitive history of
Pittsburgh." Author Stefan Lorant, the creator of modern photo-journalism
at Life magazine,
lived in Pittsburgh for 10 years to create the first edition of this book,
which includes more than 1100 beautiful photos and contributions by such
noted American historians as Henry Steele Commager and Oscar Handlin. The
final chapter, titled "The Best is Yet to Come" was written after Lorant's
death by friends Bruce & Gail Campbell, and extends the history of
Pittsburgh from 1988 through the millennium. A must-read for anyone who
lives in or wants to know more about the dramatic 200+ year history of
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