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An author’s 1840 visit to Schuylkill County focused on natural beauty, growing coal industry

Posted on March 14, 2019April 26, 2019 by Jake Wynn

Elizabeth Ellet documented a trip to the Coal Region in her book, "Rambles about the country."

Posted in Coal Region, TravelTagged 1840, anthracite, Anthracite coal, Author, Book, Coal Region, Mining, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, Women, Women's History1 Comment

“I am a traveler by nature” – A long-lost son of Lykens writes home from the West

Posted on April 26, 2018April 15, 2018 by Jake Wynn

Frank Israel left his home in Pennsylvania and didn't look back for 15 years. While he was away, he traveled the world.

Posted in Lykens, TravelTagged 1900, Alaska, Dauphin County, Frank Israel, Lykens, Seattle, Spokane, Travel, Washington, Yukon1 Comment

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