This collection of historical essays, articles, and records provides a fascinating glimpse into the social, economic, and cultural history of the Pennsylvania county of Schuylkill. The Historical Society of Schuylkill County, which was founded in 1903, has compiled a wealth of archival material on the region, including diaries, letters, maps, photographs, and newspapers. The book covers a wide range of topics, from early settlement to coal mining, from transportation to military history, and is illustrated with historical photographs and documents. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.