Philadelphia as It Is, in 1852: Being a Correct Guide to All the Public Buildings; Literary, Scientific, and Benevolent Institutions (1852)

""Philadelphia As It Is, In 1852"" is a guidebook written by R. A. Smith that provides a comprehensive overview of the city of Philadelphia during the mid-19th century. The book includes detailed descriptions of all the public buildings, literary, scientific, and benevolent institutions in the city, as well as information on the city's history, economy, and culture. The guidebook is intended to be a practical resource for visitors to the city, as well as a historical document that captures the essence of Philadelphia during this period of rapid growth and development. Overall, ""Philadelphia As It Is, In 1852"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the past and serves as a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Philadelphia or the United States during the mid-19th century.And Places Of Amusement.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.