An American Hometown

"An American Hometown" is the first comprehensive early history of Perkasie, Pennsylvania—a town created by the Victorian era that survived losing its cigar industry, fires, the Great Depression, and other struggles to remain a vital community today.


The story begins with William Penn's early meeting at "Perkasie Indian Town" and concludes in August 1945, with World War II's end. Inside Perkasie's story of survival and growth are the experiences of former cigar makers who faced challenges and overcame them in difficult times. The book also includes details about the events leading up to Perkasie's recognition as a village in July 1871.

 

R. Scott Bomboy is a journalist and historian who has written frequently about America's past. Bomboy holds degrees in History from the Pennsylvania State University and Arizona State University. He is currently writing the second book in this series and a detailed history of Bucks County's covered bridges.

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An American Hometown

"An American Hometown" is the first comprehensive early history of Perkasie, Pennsylvania—a town created by the Victorian era that survived losing its cigar industry, fires, the Great Depression, and other struggles to remain a vital community today.


The story begins with William Penn's early meeting at "Perkasie Indian Town" and concludes in August 1945, with World War II's end. Inside Perkasie's story of survival and growth are the experiences of former cigar makers who faced challenges and overcame them in difficult times. The book also includes details about the events leading up to Perkasie's recognition as a village in July 1871.

 

R. Scott Bomboy is a journalist and historian who has written frequently about America's past. Bomboy holds degrees in History from the Pennsylvania State University and Arizona State University. He is currently writing the second book in this series and a detailed history of Bucks County's covered bridges.

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An American Hometown

An American Hometown

by R Scott Bomboy
An American Hometown

An American Hometown

by R Scott Bomboy

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"An American Hometown" is the first comprehensive early history of Perkasie, Pennsylvania—a town created by the Victorian era that survived losing its cigar industry, fires, the Great Depression, and other struggles to remain a vital community today.


The story begins with William Penn's early meeting at "Perkasie Indian Town" and concludes in August 1945, with World War II's end. Inside Perkasie's story of survival and growth are the experiences of former cigar makers who faced challenges and overcame them in difficult times. The book also includes details about the events leading up to Perkasie's recognition as a village in July 1871.

 

R. Scott Bomboy is a journalist and historian who has written frequently about America's past. Bomboy holds degrees in History from the Pennsylvania State University and Arizona State University. He is currently writing the second book in this series and a detailed history of Bucks County's covered bridges.


Product Details

BN ID: 2940165181542
Publisher: Bridgetown Communications LLC
Publication date: 02/23/2021
Sold by: Draft2Digital
Format: eBook
File size: 9 MB

About the Author

R. Scott Bomboy is a historian and preservationist who was written frequently about Bucks County’s past. In his career, Bomboy has received national awards for his work in journalism, and he holds degrees in History from the Pennsylvania State University and Arizona State University. He is the editor in chief of the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. He is also currently writing a detailed history of Bucks County’s covered bridges.

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