Arden Press of Philadelphia

Catalog of Online Books

• Citizenship In Philadelphia (1919)

This book presents practical information about the workings of the city of Philadelphia, including the public school system, waste disposal, elections, city planning, etc. (376 pp.)
• History of Independence Hall (1859)

This book presents an interesting history of what is Philadelphia's - and perhaps America's - most historic building. It covers the prominent events (most notably the drafting of the Constitution) as well as the people associated with this historic site. (398 pp.)
• Penn's Green Country Towne (1903)

This book chronicles the early events of Philadelphia's history and provides sketches of some of the city's more prominent citizens. (216 pp.)
• A Short History of Philadelphia, From Its Foundation to the Present Time (1880)

This book provides a comprehensive history of the city of Philadelphia from its earliest settlements in the 1600's all the way to 1880, the year of the Centennial Exhibition (288 pp.)