Bygones

It is basically an historical almanac directing researchers interested in the history of Roxborough-Manayunk to other informational sources. One of the great features of this book is that it is arranged in alphabetical order on such topics as "cemeteries, fire stations, fraternal organizations & clubs, murders, police, schools," etc., it encapsulates the important historical data of the local churches, both active and inactive and location of any surviving records. Originally priced at $25.00 per copy; this hard-cover book is now selling on the used and rare book market in excess of $100.00. The book is out of print, all 500 copies having been sold. -- The Author, John Charles Manton, 15 May 2011.