The Names of Pittsburgh Author:Bob Regan Bob Regan once again mines the rich vein of Pittsburghs history by continually finding new lenses through which to view the past. His previous two books"The Steps of Pittsburgh" and "The Bridges of Pittsburgh"were received with acclaim, drawing fans from the Pittsburgh diaspora around the world. Undoubtedly, "The Names of Pittsburgh" will do the... more » same as Regan explores the names of the men and womennot to mention scientific paraphernalia, patents, astronomical terms, grape varietals, et al.from the regions history which dot the landscape. Each provides a segue into a broader discussion of some aspect of Pittsburghs past.
The book is accompanied by 100 photos, maps, and illustrations, most of them historic. It also includes 10 maps suggesting areas for independent exploration of "The Names of Pittsburgh".« less