Item #16644 Citizenship in Philadelphia. J. Lynn Barnard, Jessie C. Evans.

Citizenship in Philadelphia

Philadelphia: The John C. Winston Company, 1919. Hardcover. Revised in accordance with provisions of the new charter. According to the author, a teacher of civics: "There is a need for books which give the sort of practical information about community activities that awakens live interest and stimulates to good citizenship. to satisfy that need has been the object of the authors of this book." An interesting look into the history of Philadelphia and how it was being run in 1919. Includes chapters on health, the water supply, street cleaning, waste disposal, fire fighting and fire prevention, police, accidents, lighting the city, recreation, city planning, making a living, charities, civil service, city laws, plans for the future, and more.

Bound in mustard yellow cloth boards with brown title to spine and front board. Fading to title on spine. Minor wear to edges/spine ends. Bump to rear board. Signed by previous owner on front free endpaper. A few pencil marks, but overall interior is very clean. Illustrated. 376 pages. Size: octavo. PA/081105.
Very Good.

Item #16644

Price: $75.00

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