Old Schuylkill tales a history of interesting events, traditions and anecdotes of the early settlers of Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

"A collection of folklore, stories, anecdotes, and reminiscences of Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, from its earliest settlement in the eighteenth century to its foundation as a county and growth into a major hub of mining and industry"--Provided by publisher.

Main Author: Elliott, Ella Zerbey (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: University Park : Metalmark Books, an imprint of The Pennsylvania State University Press, Ã2011.
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Online Access: Read online at the Internet Archive.
Table of Contents:
  • Part I. The early settlers
  • Part II. Oldest towns of Schuylkill County
  • Part III. History of coal and canal
  • Part IV. History of Pottsville
  • Part V. Early Churches
  • Part VI. Interesting local stories
  • Part VII. Other tales.