“Travels on the Edge” An Illustrated Lecture by Robert McCracken Peck - Tuesday, September 22 at 6:00 PM at American Philosophical Society in Old City, Philadelphia

“Travels on the Edge” An Illustrated Lecture by Robert McCracken Peck

Tuesday, September 22 at 6:00 PM·6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.·Old City·American Philosophical Society·104 S 5th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106

“Travels on the Edge” An Illustrated Lecture by Robert McCracken Peck

“Travels on the Edge” An Illustrated Lecture by Robert McCracken Peck - Tuesday, September 22 at 6:00 PM at American Philosophical Society in Old City, Philadelphia

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