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1840

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 HistoryLeave a comment

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