Isbn: 9780300042634 - sugar creek: life on the illinois prairie (the lamar series in western history) (14 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Good. "This is a book for anyone who has ridden down a country road and, hearing the wind whistle through the cornstalks, wondered about the Indians and pioneers who listened to that sound before him."?Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune Winner of the 1986 Society for the History of the Early American Republic Award The fascinating story of the birth and development of a rural American community from its origins at the turn of the nineteenth century to the years that followed the Civil War. Drawing on newspapers, account books, and reminiscences, the author of the prize-winning Women and Men on the Overland Trail vividly portrays the lives of the prairie?s inhabitants?Indians, pioneers, farming men and women?and adds a compelling new chapter to American social history. "Every chapter, almost every page, contains new ideas or throws new light on old ones, by means of a wealth of detail and clarity of though which brings the past alive again."?Hugh Brogan, The Times Literary Supplement "Here, succinctly set out, is the American prairie experience."?Publishers Weekly.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. New edition. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

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Zustand: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

paperback. Zustand: Fair. Binding tight.Cover clean.Minor wear to page edges and corners. Minor underlining to text. Paperback.

Trade Paperback. Zustand: Very Good.

paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition; Seventh Printing. The Lamar Series In Western History; 9.22 X 6.12 X 0.93 inches; 280 pages; B&W illustrations. Very Good condition. No noteworthy defects. No markings. ; Your satisfaction is our priority. We offer free returns and respond promptly to all inquiries. Your item will be carefully cushioned in bubble wrap and securely boxed. All orders ship on the same or next business day. Buy with confidence.…

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. 285 pages. Cover worn. Water stained and wrinkledThis is a book for anyone who has ridden down a country road and, hearing the wind whistle through the cornstalks, wondered about the Indians and pioneers wh o listened to that sound before him.--Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune Winner of t he 1986 Society for the History of the Early American Republic Award The fascin ating story of the birth and development of a rural American community from its origins at the turn of the nineteenth century to the years that followed the Civ il War. Drawing on newspapers, account books, and reminiscences, the author of t he prize-winning Women and Men on the Overland Trail vividly portrays the lives of the prairie's inhabitants--Indians, pioneers, farming men and women--and adds a compelling new chapter to American social history. Every chapter, almost eve ry page, contains new ideas or throws new light on old ones, by means of a wealt h of detail and clarity of though which brings the past alive again.--Hugh Broga n, The Times Literary Supplement Here, succinctly set out, is the American prai rie experience.--Publishers Weekly.…

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 285 pages. 9.50x6.50x1.00 inches. In Stock.