First published in 1844, Israel Daniel Rupp presents a detailed account of the diplomatic foundation of Lancaster County . Immersed in the 19th century, Rupp was able to compile a resourceful account of the history of Lancaster Pennsylvania from 1684-1844. Discover the roots of this prosperous county, which is now an integral part to the keystone state. Herein are the first-hand accounts of the tactful diplomacy involved with the shaping of Lancaster county and the state as a whole. Topics include colonization, relations and transactions with the Native Americans, the influence of Christianity, the historical significance of William Penn and others, land distribution in Lancaster, immigration and settlements, the history of various ethnic roles in Lancaster, the history of Ephrata and other other settlements within Lancaster, neighboring regions like York and Philadelphia, and much more. This is a 21st Century reprint of the original "History of Lancaster County" from 1844. The Book Shed, a local Lancaster publishing company, has reinvigorated the cover of the book, while leaving the internal content in its original format.