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Little Round Top was indeed the bloody Hill of Destiny, when the fate of America hung in the balance and was ultimately determined on the most decisive day of the three days at Gettysburg, July 2.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHowever, some of the most important aspects of the famous struggle for Little Round Top have been distorted by misconceptions, myths, and layers of romance. For the first time, this ground-breaking book, America's Bloody Hill of Destiny, A New Look at the Struggle for Little Round Top, July 2, 1863, has presented a fresh and new look at the key leaders and hard-fighting common soldiers on both sides, who played the most important roles during the climactic struggle that decided the fate of America during one of the most pivotal moments in American history.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e[authors] Author(s): \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/phillip-thomas-tucker\"\u003ePhillip Thomas Tucker\u003c\/a\u003e[\/authors]","brand":"Biography","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21198407303250,"sku":"9781634990479","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0020\/9171\/2594\/products\/9781634990479.jpg?v=1545496348"},{"product_id":"remembering-the-pennsylvania-railroad","title":"Remembering the Pennsylvania Railroad","description":"On August 7, 2011, former Pennsylvania Railroad type E8A diesel units No. 5711 and No. 5809 are passing through the borough of Greenville in Mercer County, Pennsylvania on the former Erie Railroad now Norfolk Southern Railway on a rail excursion in this photograph by the author. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Erie and Pittsburgh line of the Pennsylvania Railroad once served Greenville. Kenneth Springirth, with a lifelong interest in rail transportation, has been researching the Pennsylvania Railroad since 1960. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBorn and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he commuted to Drexel Institute of Technology (now Drexel University) in Philadelphia by trolley car, subway, and sometimes Pennsylvania Railroad commuter train. His father was a trolley car motorman in Philadelphia, and his grandfather was a trolley car motorman in Washington D.C. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book is a photographic essay documenting the Pennsylvania Railroad, which considered itself the standard railroad of the world. Classic scenes of the Pennsylvania Railroad's amazing GG1 electric locomotives operating on the most successful electrification project in the United States are included. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book provides an insight to an extensive railroad system that survives today with the Norfolk Southern Railway owning much of former mainline trackage in Pennsylvania and Amtrak owning the Northeast Corridor plus trackage between Philadelphia and Harrisburg. In addition, there are a variety of regional and shortline railroads that contribute to Remembering the Pennsylvania Railroad.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e[authors] Author(s): \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kenneth-c-springirth\"\u003eKenneth C. 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Within a few years, it constructed railroad lines throughout the coal fields of eastern Pennsylvania and in 1893 became the Reading Company. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe railroad was noted for its design and building of steam locomotives, which culminated in the fabulous T1 class of steam locomotives placed in service in 1945-1946. Some of these freight locomotives, with their classic arched cab windows, powered the Iron Horse Rambles of the 1960s. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCircumstances beyond its control, including the decline in the hauling of anthracite coal and passenger business, ended in the bankruptcy of the railroad.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e[authors] Author(s): \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kenneth-c-springirth\"\u003eKenneth C. 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Johnstown, Pennsylvania, was the smallest city in the United States to place in service new modern Presidents' Conference Committee cars. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUntil Philadelphia's Route 62 (Darby-Yeadon) was combined with Route 13 in 1971, Route 62 was the shortest trolley car line in the United States. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book provides an insight into a variety of trolley car lines that have contributed to Trolleys of Pennsylvania.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e[authors] Author(s): \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kenneth-c-springirth\"\u003eKenneth C. 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In 1952, a flood control impoundment was built on the East Branch and has alleviated the frequent flooding. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Johnsonburg paper mill changed with the times, keeping the industrial process modern and providing employment throughout the years to local residents. Logs have funneled into the mill from near and far, and paper has flowed out to enlighten the nation. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePaper from Johnsonburg entertained the readers of the Saturday Evening Post. Many of the early residents to the community were Italian-American immigrants. They have retained their ethnic identity and are proud of their heritage. Johnsonburg celebrated its bicentennial in 2010 with a large parade. 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Their woodwork is also on display in many of the elegant mansions that make Ridgway the \"Lily of the Valley.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWood continues to make Ridgway popular. Lumbering is still a thriving business in the area. In 2000, Ridgway started a Chainsaw Carving Rendezvous and the event has grown to spectacular proportions. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCarvers from around the world flock to this event which raises money for charity from sales of the carvings. Many of these unique carvings grace the streets and businesses of Ridgway. 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They spent the next thirty years researching, restoring, and preserving the farm in an ambitious do-it-yourself project that earned placement on the National Register of Historic Places. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book details their adventures, reflecting the sense of humor that has sustained them through the challenges as they maintained the exterior integrity of all the buildings, and adapted the interiors to 21st century living with minimal compromise to the original structures. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTheir project included preserving the surrounding fifteen acres of habitat, and working for the preservation of the natural and historic resources of the entire rural township.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e[authors] Author(s): \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/patricia-v-whitacre\"\u003ePatricia V. 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In 2014 the St. Marys \u0026amp; Benzinger Township Historical Society moved into a new building on Erie Avenue, guaranteeing its continued support and documentation of the city.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e[authors] Author(s): \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dennis-mcgeehan\"\u003eDennis McGeehan\u003c\/a\u003e[\/authors]","brand":"America Through Time","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21210886013010,"sku":"9781635000139","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0020\/9171\/2594\/products\/9781635000139.jpg?v=1545931710"},{"product_id":"westminster-college-through-time","title":"Westminster College Through Time","description":"Using archival photographs and information obtained from old college records, this book shows the evolving, distinctive story of Westminster College. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe photos and picture-captions help give the reader some insight into the charm and character of one of Americas leading small private liberal arts colleges. A fascinating insight into the rich history of Westminster College. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReproduced in full colour, this is an exciting examination of its distinctive past. 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