Lois Mulkearn

""A Topographical Description of the Dominions of the United States of America"" is a comprehensive book written by Thomas Pownall. The book provides a detailed description of the geography, climate, natural resources, and population of the thirteen colonies that made up the United States of America during the late 18th century. Pownall, who was a former governor of Massachusetts, conducted extensive research and surveys to gather information about the colonies. He also drew on his personal experiences and observations during his time as governor. The book is divided into three parts. The first part provides an overview of the geography and natural resources of the colonies. The second part describes the climate, flora, and fauna of each colony. The third part provides a detailed account of the population, including information on the ethnic and racial makeup, religion, and social customs of each colony. Pownall's book is a valuable resource for historians, geographers, and anyone interested in the early history of the United States. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the physical and cultural landscape of the colonies during a time of great change and transformation. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

This book presents a county-by-county guide to historic landmarks in western Pennsylvania, and how to reach them. Twenty-seven counties are included, along with maps of each. Along the way, travelers will find historic forts, residences of leading citizens, old iron furnaces, grist mills, churches, inns, taverns, tanneries, and many other intriguing places. Historians Lois Mulkearn and Edwin V. Pugh personally visited each site, and provide background vignettes on them, offering interesting facts and highlights gathered from archival documents.