Elizabeth Ellet documented a trip to the Coal Region in her book, "Rambles about the country."
An author’s 1840 visit to Schuylkill County focused on natural beauty, growing coal industry

Elizabeth Ellet documented a trip to the Coal Region in her book, "Rambles about the country."
Frank Israel left his home in Pennsylvania and didn't look back for 15 years. While he was away, he traveled the world.