Description: Philadelphia was one of America's first major cities and an international seaport. Nature's Entrepot views the planning, expansion, and sustainability of the urban environment of Philadelphia from its inception to the present.
Review Quotes: A strong addition to the young field of environmental history. . . . The breadth of chapters ensure that almost any reader interested in Philadelphia (or urban environments in general) will be able to find something of interest.-- "The Pennsylvania Geographer"