Lehigh County: A Bicentennial Look Back at an American Community by local author and historian Frank Whelan is a beautifully illustrated hardcover filled with over 200 photographs and drawings detailing the history of Lehigh County from its creation in March 1812 to the present.

The 273 glossy pages are packed with information about the county, its people, and its businesses, compiled by a committee of local historians, writers and designers. This volume makes a wonderful gift for local history lovers, as well as current and former residents.