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100 1 _aPennell, Elizabeth Robins,
_d1855-1936
245 1 0 _aOur Philadelphia
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2011-11-21
508 _aProduced by Judith Wirawan, Suzanne Shell, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"Our Philadelphia" by Elizabeth Robins Pennell is a memoir-like account written in the early 20th century. The text explores the author’s deep attachment to Philadelphia, reflecting on her own childhood experiences in the city as well as the historical and cultural context of its neighborhoods. The narrative is infused with personal impressions and nostalgic memories, as Pennell articulates her affection for the city and its transformation over time. The opening of the book establishes the author’s connection to Philadelphia, claiming her birthright while acknowledging the mixed feelings about the city’s indifferent attitude towards its citizens' affections. In a reflective tone, she recalls her upbringing in Philadelphia, emphasizing its charm, beauty, and the subtleties of daily life that shaped her identity. Pennell conveys a longing for a Philadelphia that is becoming a fading memory, highlighting the contrast between the past and the present while setting the stage for her subsequent recollections of childhood adventures, familial bonds, and the intimate details of life in a city she dearly loves. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPennell, Elizabeth Robins, 1855-1936
653 _aLithography, American
653 _aPhiladelphia (Pa.) -- Social life and customs
653 _aPhiladelphia (Pa.) -- Description and travel
653 _aPhiladelphia (Pa.) -- Pictorial works
700 1 _aPennell, Joseph,
_d1857-1926
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38076
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