| Author |
Shoemaker, Henry W., 1880-1958 |
| LoC No. |
ca25000094
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| Title |
The Importance of Marking Historic Spots, an Address
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| Original Publication |
United States: Tribune Press,1922.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 52.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Charlene Taylor, Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
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| Summary |
"The Importance of Marking Historic Spots, an Address by Henry W. Shoemaker" is a historical address delivered in the early 20th century, specifically in 1922. The book serves as a public speech reflecting on the significance of commemorating historic locations, particularly in Pennsylvania, and highlights the ways in which such spots have been marked throughout history. Shoemaker discusses the evolution of memorializing these places from Native American practices to contemporary efforts. In the address, Shoemaker outlines the historical customs of both Native Americans and early settlers in marking important events and locations, often tied to conflict and survival in frontier life. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing areas like the charcoal iron furnaces that played a crucial role in Pennsylvania's industrial history. Additionally, he points out the lack of awareness about these historical industries and calls for more efforts to preserve their stories. By doing so, Shoemaker advocates for creating a sense of connection between the past and present, fostering local pride and cultural heritage through the marking of historic spots. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
F106: United States local history: Atlantic coast. Middle Atlantic States
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| Subject |
Historical markers
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| Subject |
Historic sites -- Pennsylvania
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
67367 |
| Release Date |
Feb 9, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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