Books on PA History for Sale Online

HARRISBURG, Pa., April 17 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Scholars, researchers and history buffs no longer need to visit the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission to buy books, magazines and videos. More than 400 books, magazines and DVDs are now available at http://www.pabookstore.com/.

“The history of Pennsylvania is as exciting as any novel, as instructive as any ‘how to’ book, and as intriguing as a mystery,” said Barbara Franco, executive director of the PHMC. “Whether you’re doing scholarly research or just enjoy a good read, the bookstore is an excellent place to start.”

For instance, Diners of Pennsylvania, a book to keep in the car, features 300 classic diners across the state. The Knox Mine Disaster is more than history of the 1959 accident. It draws on the recollections of miners and their families, industry officials and individuals involved in the legal aftermath.

Soul Soldiers: African Americans and the Vietnam Era looks at black life through the eyes of veterans during the civil rights era. Railroads of Pennsylvania: Fragments of the Past in Keystone Landscape is an account of regional histories and rail stories of the people and events that shaped history.

Franco said http://www.pabookstore.com/ is an attractive Web site that offers enhanced search capabilities that make finding the right book quick and easy. Orders can also be placed by mail or by phoning the bookstore at (800) 747-7790. MasterCard and VISA are accepted.

CONTACT: Kirk Wilson

(717) 783-9882

Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission

CONTACT: Kirk Wilson of the Pennsylvania Historical and MuseumCommission, +1-717-783-9882

Web Site: http://www.pabookstore.com/http://www.phmc.state.pa.us/