Pennsylvanias Back Mountain

Download or read book Pennsylvania's Back Mountain written by Harrison Wick and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2009-01-19 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nestled behind the Endless Mountains in Luzerne County, the rolling hills of the Back Mountain are a scenic blend of Pennsylvanias natural beauty and history. Adjacent to the anthracite coal regions of Luzerne and Lackawanna Counties, the Back Mountain includes Kingston Township, Trucksville, Shavertown, Dallas, Huntsville, Lehman, and Harveys Lake. Historically the area offered many forms of recreation and entertainment, which brought tourists from all over the Northeast. Harveys Lake is the largest natural lake in Pennsylvania, and it became a major resort destination in the early 20th century. Pennsylvanias Back Mountain is a compilation of rare photographs documenting this historic community and revealing a bygone era of amusement parks, hotels, railroads, and steamboats.