Illustrated History Of The Union Stockyards: Sketchbook Of Familiar Faces And Places At The Yards (1901) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781164194767)

The Illustrated History of the Union Stockyards is a book that was published in 1901 by W. Joseph Grand. The book is a sketchbook of familiar faces and places at the yards, and it provides a complete history of the Union Stockyards. The Union Stockyards were located in Chicago, and they were one of the largest livestock markets in the world during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book is illustrated with many photographs and sketches of the people and places at the yards, and it provides a fascinating glimpse into the daily life of the people who worked there. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Chicago, the livestock industry, or the social and economic history of the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: W. Joseph Grand
ISBN-10: 1164194763
ISBN-13: 9781164194767
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 394
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.16lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.81d