An original examination of legislative clashes over the singular issue of the glass house boys, who performed menial tasks, received low wages, and had little t

The Pittsburgh region, while well known for steelmaking, was likewise an important glass manufacturing center in this country's history. This book provides deta

In 1808, English-born entrepreneur Benjamin Bakewell, in partnership with several other businessmen, purchased a foundering glassworks in Pittsburgh. By the 182