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The Jews of Philadelphia
THEIR HISTORY FROM THE EARLIEST SETTLEMENTS
TO THE PRESENT TIME
By Henry Samuel Morais
Author of "Eminent Israelites of the Nineteenth Century," Etc., Etc.
This work describes the history of the Jews in America from their earliest arrival with Columbus, and their subsequent settlement in Pennsylvania and Philadelphia; their growth in the chief city of the Keystone State in every sphere of Congregational, Institutional and Communal activity. Every religious corporation and society existing among the Jews of Philadelphia is traced from its beginning up to the date of publication of this work. Many rare historic subjects are introduced. Biography is a special feature of the work.
Part I, treats of history and biography. Part II deals with biographical and miscellaneous data, subdivided into sections as follows: In Communal Affairs; In Literature, Science and Journalism; In Art; In Music and Drama; In Politics; In Law; In Medicine, Dentistry, etc.; In the University of Pennsylvania and In Old Philadelphia. Part III treats of Pennsylvania Jews in the United States Regular Army; In the United States Navy; In Pennsylvania Volunteers during the Civil War, embracing Field and Staff Officers, Company Officers and Privates; In Other Regiments and in European Armies, etc., etc.
A copious index is supplied. The volume is handsomely printed and substantially bound. It comprises 592 pages, large octavo. The price has been set at $2.50 per volume; the edition is limited and only a fraction of the edition remains for disposal. Those desiring copies should send in their orders without delay.
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