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The First Chouteaus

The First Chouteaus River Barons of Early St. Louis

1st Illinois paperback Edition

Paperback (20 Jul 2000)

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Publisher's Synopsis

 
For more than half a century, Auguste and Pierre Chouteau dominated trade and enterprise in the Mississippi Valley. In their various roles as merchants, Indian traders, bankers, land speculators, governmental advisors, public officials, and community leaders, the Chouteau brothers exerted a tremendous influence on westward expansion. This is the first full account of their lives and illustrious careers.
 

Book information

ISBN: 9780252068973
Publisher: University of Illinois Press
Imprint: University of Illinois Press
Pub date:
Edition: 1st Illinois paperback Edition
DEWEY: 977.866
DEWEY edition: 21
Language: English
Number of pages: 241
Weight: 567g
Height: 254mm
Width: 175mm
Spine width: 25mm