F. M. McDonnell 
Book of Marietta [PDF ebook] 
Being a Condensed, Accurate and Reliable Record of the Important Events in the History of the City of Marietta, in the State of Ohio, From the Time of Its Earliest Settlement by the First Pioneers of the Ohio Land Company on April 7th, 1788

Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility. A very valuable feature, and one that will appeal to the busy man or woman, is the arrangement of the great amount of information which is here gath~ ered and which is presented in the most accessible and convenient form for ready reference The mat ter has been divided and sub-divided and a com prehensive index makes it a simple and easy task to turn directly to any topic desired. As a souvenir of the city The Book of Marietta cannot be surpassed, containing as it does a guide to every historical point of interest, with brief but comprehensive historical notes. The illustrations also add to the value of the book and its size makes it as convenient for mailing as a picture post card.