4 Great Books About Pennsylvania History

Joe Walters

February 05 , 2020

4 Great Books About Pennsylvania History

Spend quality time with some of the country's most important figures in these 4 great books about Pennsylvania history!

Pennsylvania's history is our nation's history. From Conrad Weiser's contributions to the great risks taken by our founding fathers, you can't get stories about where America began without talking about Pennsylvania. At Sunbury Press, we're thrilled to kick off yet another amazing year of book publishing with new books of various subject matters. And today, we're paying homage to the history of our home state Pennsylvania with this blog post of amazing Sunbury Press books about Pennsylvania.

Nonfiction Books about Pennsylvania History

#1. Conrad Weiser: Pennsylvania Peacemaker

Conrad Weiser book about Pennsylvania

About the Book

One of the most important figures in North America during the colonial period, Conrad Weiser was an influential Pennsylvania German pioneer with a story of deft negotiations to keep peace with the natives.

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#2. Pennsylvania Patriots: Their Lives, Contributions, and Burial Sites

Pennsylvania Patriots book cover

About the Book

Three authors travel the eastern US to tell the stories of our country's founders in Pennsylvania Patriots: Their Lives, Contributions, and Burial Sites.

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#3. The Life and Loves of Thaddeus Stevens

The Life and Loves of Thaddeus Stevens by Mark S Singel Book cover

About the Book

An insightful look into one of the most misunderstood figures of the 19th century. The Life and Loves of Thaddeus Stevens documents the life of an uncompromising politician and a vulnerable human shaped by his own passions.

Click HERE for Paperback of The Life and Loves of Thaddeus Stevens

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#4. Wrestling with George and Other Tales in Western Pennsylvania

Wrestling with George and Other Tales of Western Pennsylvania

About the Book

Tales and essays of historical and political importance in and around Western Pennsylvania, featuring George Washington's legendary wrestling match with a rowdy local.

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Stay tuned for more great books from Sunbury Press!

Thanks for checking out this list of great books about Pennsylvania history! Sunbury Press has over 1,000 titles to choose from--the best in fiction and nonfiction through various imprints--and we can't wait to share what more great work we have coming your way in 2020.