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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book offers a fascinating glimpse into the burgeoning metropolis of St. Louis in the mid-19th century, a time when the city was on the cusp of becoming a major commercial center. The author, a keen observer of his surroundings, paints a vivid portrait of a city in transformation, detailing its rapid growth in population, commerce, and cultural infrastructure. He recounts the cityââ â¢s early history, from its founding by Pierre de Laclede in 1763 through its evolution as a trading post and its incorporation as a city in 1822. The book goes on to describe the dramatic shifts that St. Louis experienced in the first half of the 19th century, including the arrival of steamboats, the devastating floods and cholera epidemics, and the Great Fire of 1849. In doing so, the author provides a snapshot of the social, economic, and political landscape of a city coming to terms with its newfound importance in the expanding American West. Through the authorââ â¢s detailed descriptions, readers can gain a rich understanding of the challenges and opportunities that faced the people of St. Louis as their city grew and changed. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781332035007_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332035007
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332035007
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)