About this title: An American frontier study, focusing on the fastest growing city of 19th-century America - Chicago. It shows the land as it was when inhabited by Indians and a few white settlers, and the frenzy of development of the meat-packing industry, the grain emporiums and the lumber markets which followed.
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Description: Fine. 0393308731 NEW/UNREAD! ! ! Text is Clean and Unmarked! --Be Sure to Compare Seller Feedback and Ratings before Purchasing--Has a small black ink mark on outside edge of pages. May have light shelf wear to cover from storage, if any. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: W W Norton & Co Inc
Date Published: 1992-05-01
ISBN-13:9780393308730ISBN:0393308731
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Date Published: 1992
ISBN-13:9780393308730ISBN:0393308731
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Description: Very Good. 0393029212 FIRST EDITION /FIRST PRINTING ~ owner's name on title page, price-clipped, Gently Used Hardcover ~ minor shelf-wear, otherwise Neat & Tight Binding ~ all books carefully examined & well packaged. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: W.W. Norton & Co
Date Published: 1992
ISBN-13:9780393308730ISBN:0393308731
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Edition: Reprint
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: W W NORTON & CO INC
Date Published: 1992
ISBN-13:9780393308730ISBN:0393308731
Description: New. In this groundbreaking work, a Yale University professor of history gives an environmental perspective on the history of 19th-century America. "No one has written about Chicago with more power, clarity, and intelligence than Cronon. Indeed, no one ha... read more
"I think that this is the best book I have ever read that focuses on the significance of local/regional history. I recommend it often. It's a terrific read."
"A phenomenally well-written book, using ecology and economics to frame the rise of Chicago in the nineteenth century. The city's sweep (as well as the book's) is staggering. I finished it in about a week and would definitely assign it in any American history class."
"If you've read the book The Human Web then this is sort of a micro version of that. Very interesting. Details history of Chicago emerging as a dominant city in the 19th c."
"damn that was a long book. I suppose if i had more time i could have enjoyed it....but if you REALLY REALLY find Chicago's markets super interesting, this is the book for you!"
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