Contributions To Pennsylvania History

""Contributions to Pennsylvania History: Wyoming Massacre of 1763; The Captivity of Isaac Holister; Old Paxtang Church; A Soldier of the Revolution"" is a book written by William Henry Egle and published in 1890. This book is a collection of historical accounts and documents related to the early history of Pennsylvania. The book includes descriptions of the Wyoming Massacre of 1763, a brutal conflict between Native Americans and settlers in the Wyoming Valley, as well as the captivity of Isaac Holister, a young boy taken captive during the conflict. Additionally, the book covers the history of the Old Paxtang Church, one of the oldest churches in Pennsylvania, and the experiences of a soldier during the American Revolution.Overall, ""Contributions to Pennsylvania History"" provides a fascinating look at the early history of Pennsylvania and the struggles faced by its settlers during a time of great conflict and upheaval. This book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in the history of Pennsylvania or the early years of the United States.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.