An Alternative History of Pittsburgh

This book takes a look at Pittsburgh through its hidden histories, as explored by author Ed Simon. The coming together of the Allegheny, Monongahela, and Ohio rivers has supported communities for millennia, but it’s been transformed many times by its inhabitants. Simon follows the story of this American city through interconnected segments, covering various Pittsburgh-beloved people, places, and things from different eras. The book explores the Paleolithic Pittsburgh, The Whiskey Rebellion, the life and attempted assassinations of Henry Frick, Andy Warhol, a radical Black nationalist newspaper and more. Accessible, funny, and informative, this book is for anyone curious about this storied city, and for some Pittsburghers who think they know it all too well.