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Title: To the setting of the sun: The story of York by Georg R Sheets ISBN: 0-89781-023-6 Publisher: Windsor Publications Pub. Date: 1981 Format: Unknown Binding

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Average Customer Rating: 4.5 (2 reviews)

Rating: 5
Summary: Good primer for eastern PA history
Comment: This book is one of a series of books on historic American communities and because it covers Pennsylvania, all the key elements of the struggle for Independence, strife of the Civil War and much more are covered here. Most interesting are the aspects of the so-called "Pennsylvania Dutch" folklife which runs through this book like a unifying thread. This author knows what he's talking about. Also see, "Made in York: A Survey of the Agricultural and Industrial Heritage of York County, PA.," and the must-read, "The Grand Review: The Civil War Continues to Shape America." I also like the book, "Pennsylvania Heritage: Diversity in Art, Dance, Food, Music and Customs" with history by Sheets and lavish color photographs by Blair Seitz.

Rating: 4
Summary: Capital of the USA, 1777-78
Comment: This is a delightful look at the history of York, Pennsylvania, laid out in 1741 by one of the Penn Family's surveyors. The book first looks at the native Americans who put down several villages in this area bordered by the Susquehanna River on the east. In 1749 when the county of York was formed the town of York became the county seat. Author Georg R. Sheets tells the story of the first Europeans arriving in the 1700s and gives special attention to the nine-month period in 1777-78 when Congress met here and hammered out the Articles of Confederation while Washington and his troops were at Valley Forge. York County's role as a breadbasket and arsenal for Democracy is explored through the late 1970s when a resurgence of the Pennsylvania Dutch (actually Pennsylvania German) heritage of the region took place. The town's most famous landmarks are described and among other places the reader is taken to the Central Market House where farmers have been selling their best wares for many generations. The role of York industry is also described with peppermint patties, barbells, automobiles, Harley-Davidson motorcycles, air conditioners and potato chips taking center stage. Dozens of photographs and illustrations enrich the book, some in full color. For a primer on the history of York County, Pennsylvania and a special look at the nation's early days this book is a good read. ...