Illustrated History of the Union Stockyards: Sketchbook of Familiar Faces and Places at the Yards (1901) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781436659086)

The Illustrated History of the Union Stockyards: Sketchbook of Familiar Faces and Places at the Yards (1901) is a book written by W. Joseph Grand. The book is a comprehensive history of the Union Stockyards, which was one of the largest livestock markets in the world during its peak. The book is illustrated with sketches of the people and places that were part of the stockyards, including the workers, the animals, and the buildings. The sketches provide a visual representation of the daily life at the stockyards and the people who made it all happen. The book is a fascinating look at a bygone era and will appeal to anyone interested in history, agriculture, or the industrial revolution.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: 1436659086
ISBN-13: 9781436659086
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/02/2008
Pages: 392
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.64lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.00d