The City That Made Itself: A Literary and Pictorial Record of the Building of Seattle (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Welford Beaton

9781333398736: The City That Made Itself: A Literary and Pictorial Record of the Building of Seattle (Classic Reprint)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1333398735 ISBN 13: 9781333398736

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

View all copies of this ISBN edition

0 Used

4 New

From US$ 22.68

This book tells the story of the rise of a great American city. It takes readers back to the very beginning, chronicling the arrival of the first settlers and the challenges they faced as they carved out their lives in the wilderness. The author explores the crucial early years of the city's development, from the first log cabins to the fierce fight for a railroad that would connect it to the outside world. Along the way, readers are introduced to the key figures who shaped the city's destiny, men and women who fought for their community with unyielding spirit and determination. The book provides a unique perspective on the process of city building, demonstrating how the very character of a place can determine its success, and how the strength of its people can overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles. The author delves into the motivations and actions of those who paved the way for the city's future, weaving a compelling narrative of courage, resilience, and the will to triumph over adversity. This book offers a fascinating glimpse into the heart of a city and the enduring spirit of those who helped to build it.

"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.

Publisher: Forgotten Books
Publication date: 2018
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1333398735
ISBN 13: 9781333398736
Binding: Paperback
Number of pages: 365

Other Popular Editions of the Same Title

9780266772866: The City That Made Itself: A Literary and Pictorial Record of the Building of Seattle (Classic Reprint)

Featured Edition

ISBN 10: 0266772862 ISBN 13: 9780266772866
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018
Hardcover

Search results for The City That Made Itself: A Literary and Pictorial...

Seller Image

The City That Made Itself (Classic Reprint)

Welford Beaton

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

ISBN 10: 1333398735 ISBN 13: 9781333398736

New Paperback

Print on Demand

Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom

Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book tells the story of the rise of a great American city. It takes readers back to the very beginning, chronicling the arrival of the first settlers and the challenges they faced as they carved out their lives in the wilderness. The author explores the crucial early years of the city's development, from the first log cabins to the fierce fight for a railroad that would connect it to the outside world. Along the way, readers are introduced to the key figures who shaped the city's destiny, men and women who fought for their community with unyielding spirit and determination. The book provides a unique perspective on the process of city building, demonstrating how the very character of a place can determine its success, and how the strength of its people can overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles. The author delves into the motivations and actions of those who paved the way for the city's future, weaving a compelling narrative of courage, resilience, and the will to triumph over adversity. This book offers a fascinating glimpse into the heart of a city and the enduring spirit of those who helped to build it. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781333398736_0

Contact seller