ReviewsThe Atlas of Pennsylvania, organized by professionals from Temple University, The Pennsylvania State University and the University of Pittsburgh, will let you experience for yourself the wonders William Penn discovered." -Robert P. Casey, Governor"[A] landmark study.... Virtually everything of interest on the state is analyzed.... Visually sharp, well-organized maps and charts are enhanced by thoughtful, well-written essays on each topic.... [I]t's likely to be the benchmark against which future efforts will be judged. Highly recommended." -Library Journal
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Table Of ContentPrefaceThe Pennsylvania Mosaic by Peirce F. LewisLand and Resources edited by David J. CuffGeology - Landforms - Climate - Hydrology - Air and Water Quality - Energy Resources - Soils - Vegetation - Wildlife - Environmental OverviewPennsylvania's Past edited by Edward K. MullerIndians - Early Cartography - Exploration and Settlement - French and Indian War - American Revolution - Human Patterns - Economic Activity - Cities - Nineteenth-century Wars - Education - Politics - History RememberedHuman Patterns edited by Wilbur ZelinskyDemography - Health - Education - Housing - Religion - Ethnicity and Race - Language - Settlement Landscape - Communications - Culture Areas - Cultural Resources - Sports - Crime and Protection - Politics - LiteratureEconomic Activity edited by William J. YoungOverview - Land Use - Business and Finance - Employment - Personal Income - Transportation - Energy - Agriculture - Forestry - Commercial Fishing - Mineral Industries - Manufacturing - Trade and Services - RecreationPhiladelphia and PittsburghReferenceLegislative and Judicial Districts - Executive Districts - Map Resources - Reference Plates - Gazetteer - Recommended Readings - Index - Guide to Counties
SynopsisFeatures five-color maps, photographs, satellite imagery, oblique air and high-altitude photos, wildlife drawings, reproductions of old maps, helpful charts, graphs, and diagrams, and detailed tables of Pennsylvania.