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100	1		_aChurch, Samuel Harden, _d1858-1943
245	1	2	_aA short history of Pittsburgh : 1758-1908
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2007
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2007-11-16
508			_aProduced by Bruce Thomas, Curtis Weyant and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by Case Western Reserve University Preservation Department Digital Library)
520			_a"A Short History of Pittsburgh: 1758-1908" by Samuel Harden Church is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work chronicles the evolution of Pittsburgh from its founding through pivotal events, highlighting its significance as an industrial hub in America. The narrative intertwines the city's development with its key historical figures, including George Washington, who played a crucial role in establishing its early military significance. At the start of the book, the author sets the stage by discussing Pittsburgh's geographical and strategic importance, particularly through the experiences of George Washington during his early visits in relation to military operations against the French. The opening chapters recount Washington's observations and decisions regarding fortifications at the confluence of the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers, laying the groundwork for understanding the city’s eventual prominence. This part of the narrative provides a glimpse into the formative years of Pittsburgh's history, illustrating not only the early confrontations between European powers and American Indian tribes but also Washington's influence in the city's establishment and growth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aPittsburgh (Pa.) -- History
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23507
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