Coatesville has always been a city of visionaries; from its namesake; Moses Coates; a prosperous farmer and the areas first postmaster; to Rebecca Lukens; the "Woman of Steel" and one of the first female business executives in the United States. As the Lukens Steel Company prospered along the banks of the scenic Brandywine River; so did Coatesville; Chester Countys only city. Their rich history is told here through nearly two hundred historic photographs.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Gloucester on the windBy Anita DziedzicMy mother was born in Gloucester. I love the history of the town. I go back many times to visit.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. wonderful book wtihBy Soul SearchingJoe Garland did a wonderful job capturing the feel of Gloucester fishing of days past. Great historic photos. Great read3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Fascinating Photo HistoryBy Peter M. RivardA lot of information. mostly very interesting and well-presented. Its appeal is quite general. to anyone interested in colorful local history and the sea. not just to those with esoteric fascinations with fishing industry history or old boats. The main draw. though. is the collection of photographs. some very old. capturing a largely vanished way of life and yet showing a lot of similarities between they that go down to the sea in ships today and their ancestors. The text and photos work together beautifully to give a feeling for a very difficult way of life and the very real and ever-present danger.
