As a freelance award-winning author, Ceane O'Hanlon-Lincoln regularly contributed historical articlesfor the DAILY COURIER newspaper in Connellsville, Pennsylvania, from February 2000 through March 2002. Meticulously researched, yet written with a personal touch, her Chronicles have brought to life the rich history of Fayette County and surrounding areas - a vivid tapestry of assorted people, places and events that affected and shaped the county as well as the nation. She has compiled and built upon the articles, as well as added many unpublished writings, tailoring these vivid and thrilling historical chronicles into an easy-to-read collection. Written in conversational style, each Chronicle/chapter is complete in itself - perfect for today's busy people who like to read. The first major Fayette County history since Ellis' 1882 HISTORY OF FAYETTE COUNTY, this fascinating book not only covers the exciting past of Fayette County, but also includes historical events that happened in the Southwestern Pennsylvania counties of Allegheney, Bedford, Greene, Somerset, Washington and Westmoreland. This first collection called COUNTY CHRONICLES boasts 431 pages with 85 easy-to-read short stories and photos that make you feel like you are witnessing history. You'll finishreading the last page, wishing there was more - but there will be, as this book is the first in a series of histories planned by this talented author. COUNTY CHRONICLES has been accepted into the special collections departments of several prestigious universities. Limited to 1,000 copies, each book is numbered.