Daniel A. Graham has written the definitive book on his subject matter. His writing is masterful: crisp, clear and he has covered all the conceivable bases. The research and sourcing for his conclusions are notable and reliable. His readers can be sure of what they read from Graham. Bravo!

Thomas Rutter I
Dan Graham, the leading authority on Pennsylvania's colonial iron industry and many of the leading iron proudcing families of that periord, has produced another excellent work. This study of Thomas Rutter I, the founder of the Pennsylvania colonial iron industry, is written in Dan's clear prose and is based in part on hitherto unknown material that he has discovered. His ability to find new sources while living in a remote northern tier Pennsylvania County is astounding and, of itself, would be a valuable book.
Michael Snyder
autor of Remembering Pottstown: Historic Tales from a Pennsylvania Borough...

Interesting and Well Researched History
Mr. Graham's book is a well written and interesting history of the beginnings of the Pennsylvania iron industry. The book is thoroughly researched; I particularly enjoyed places where the author was faced with conflicting data (dates and order of birth, property ownership, etc) and was able to resolve these issues. The book itself is lovely and the illustrations are wonderful and aid in understanding the material. I think this book will become the definitive work on the subject.