If William Penn could read this collection of tales about the city he founded on the principles of honesty and hard work, he would be appalled by its scandals--from brothels, con artists, and grave robbers for its renowned medical schools in the 19th century to a high society sugar daddy and murder case in the 1920s. Most chapters originated as articles in the Rittenhouse Sq. Review or as radio features on Creatively Speaking, to which Keels is a regular contributor. The book includes an early map of Philadelphia and other illustrations. Annotation 2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
