PATTERSON, WILLIAM J. (SIGNED) - Lilacs and Limestone - an Illustrated History of Pittsburgh Township 1787-1987

Canada: The Pitttsburgh Historical Society, 1989. First Edition. Hardcover. ISBN: 0969394403. 336 pages. Index, selected bibliography, notes and appendices. Archival black and white illustrations and maps throughout. Author's signature atop title page. "Pittsburgh is surrounded by history. The Rideau Canal, built 1826-1832, forms its western boundary; the mighty St. Lawrence River, gateway to the North American Continent, lies to the south. Its south-western tip contains the Military Reserve, established in 1783, the site of Royal Military College, founded 1876 (formerly the Naval Dockyard 1788-1853), Fort Henry, first built during the war of 1812-1814, and a vast modern military complex covering over 2,000 acres." - from dust jacket. Light wear to clean unmarked book which is leaning moderately. Average wear and several closed tears on dust jacket which is now preserved in a glossy new archival-grade Brodart cover. Overall a sound copy.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; Local Lilacs and Limestone - An Illustrated History of Pittsburgh Township 1787-1987 *SIGNED BY AUTHOR* Kingstone Rmc Royal Military College Ontario Lake Pictorial Works Barriefield Brewers Mills Joyceville Fort Henry Naval Dockyard rideau Canal; Signed by Author(s). Very Good in Good dust jacket .

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