Seeking St. Louis: Voices From a River City, 1670-2000 (Volume 1)
Saint Louis: Missouri Historical Society Press, 2000. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover with Dust Jacket.
No Flaws or Blemishes but minimal shelf handling; Still Gift Quality. Unread, Unopened; 9.5 inches tall; 1047 pages.
This volume serves as both a historical record and a literary tribute, providing readers with an intimate look into the lives and experiences that have shaped St. Louis from its founding in 1670 through the turn of the millennium. This comprehensive anthology captures over three centuries of St. Louis's rich history through the words of its inhabitants and observers.
The collection features writings from 100 individuals, offering a diverse array of perspectives on the city's physical and cultural evolution. The anthology includes excerpts from various genres—travel diaries, poetry, fiction, journalism, and drama—some of which are rare or previously unpublished archival materials. Notable contributors range from early settlers like Auguste Chouteau to literary figures such as Charles Dickens and Theodore Dreiser. [Adapted from Sources]
Item #20022
ISBN: 1883982111
Price: $45.00
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