This illustrated history of Lancaster provides wide-ranging coverage, drawing upon the research findings of numerous deatiled studies examining such topics as: religion, politics, industry, administration and the living standards of ordinary inhabitants.

Lovers of Lancaster and maven map collectors will be delighted to own this beautiful atlas that offers a vivid and rare picture of life in historic Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Spanning over three centuries, this book contains hundreds of maps and archival photos from local historical societies and private collections to provide a glimpse into the people, homes, places of worship, amusements, businesses, and more of the area throughout the 1900s.