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17 sie 2021 · Real Philly History, REAL FAST: Fascinating Facts and Interesting Oddities about the City's Heroes and Historic Sites. By Jim Murphy. Philadelphia: Temple University Press, 2021. 234 pages, soft cover; $18.95.
18 cze 2021 · One of Philly’s clocks has a face larger than Big Ben’s in London. And a unique skill of Black abolitionist James Forten saved him from a life of West Indian servitude (and “Forten” was not even his real name). In Real Philly History, Real Fast, Jim Murphy provides an original tour of the city.
28 lip 2021 · Jim Murphy, a first-time author in his late-70s, says the book is written with today's readers in mind. "It's history for everyone, " he says. "Short 3-to-4-page chapters on 51 intriguing subjects.
To see more of 50 years of Best of Philly, explore our BOP50 rewinds, here. Published as “BOP 50: City Life!” in the June 2024 issue of Philadelphia magazine.
18 cze 2021 · Real Philly History, Real Fast makes readers want to discover the iconic places, and the men and women from all races and walks of life who made this city great. Each page of his excellent book contains a fact that will elicit anything from a smile to a ‘Wow!’
At Philly Mag, We keep connected to the city by highlighting what’s great, exposing what isn’t, and doing our best to spark conversations about the news.
19 gru 2021 · “This book by Jim Murphy certainly ranks as one of the best guides to visiting Philadelphia … The author has done a fine job presenting a guide that anyone can use to navigate the city and all it has to offer. It is highly recommended.”
