St. Louis V2: The Fourth City, 1764-1911 (1911)

St. Louis V2: The Fourth City, 1764-1911 is a historical account of the city of St. Louis, Missouri, covering its early settlement by French fur traders in the mid-18th century to its growth as a major industrial and commercial center in the early 20th century. The book is written by Walter Barlow Stevens and was originally published in 1911. The book is divided into several chapters, each covering a different period in the city's history. The first chapter provides an overview of the city's founding and early years under French rule, while subsequent chapters cover the city's growth and development during the American colonial period, the Civil War era, and the late 19th and early 20th centuries.Throughout the book, Stevens provides detailed accounts of key events and figures in St. Louis history, including the city's role in the Lewis and Clark expedition, the growth of the city's transportation and manufacturing industries, and the rise of prominent St. Louis families such as the Chouteaus and the Lemp Brewery family. St. Louis V2: The Fourth City, 1764-1911 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of St. Louis, Missouri, or the development of American cities in general. The book is well-researched and provides a comprehensive overview of St. Louis's growth and development over the course of more than 150 years.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.