Publisher's Synopsis
""The Early Settlement of Dallas Township: Luzerne County, Pennsylvania (1901)"" is a historical book written by William Penn Ryman. The book provides a detailed account of the early settlement of Dallas Township, located in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It covers the period from the arrival of the first settlers in the late 1700s to the early 1900s.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of the township's history. The first chapter provides an overview of the geography and topography of the area, while the second chapter discusses the Native American tribes that inhabited the region before European settlement.Subsequent chapters delve into the arrival of the first European settlers, the establishment of early industries such as farming and lumber, and the growth of the township's population. The book also covers important events such as the American Revolution and the Civil War, and their impact on the township and its residents.Throughout the book, Ryman provides detailed descriptions of the people, places, and events that shaped the history of Dallas Township. He draws on a variety of sources, including official records, personal diaries, and oral histories, to create a comprehensive and engaging account of the township's past.Overall, ""The Early Settlement of Dallas Township: Luzerne County, Pennsylvania (1901)"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Luzerne County or the early settlement of Pennsylvania. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives of the people who founded and built this important community, and sheds light on the challenges and triumphs they experienced along the way.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. 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 their original work.
