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Synopsis
The second part in a multi-volume history of St. Louis, Rising on the River tells the story of the boomtown that rose to become the commercial hub and cultural capital of the American frontier. While the book is the authoritative and thoroughly researched result of more than thirty years of scholarship, it's also a work of vivid storytelling that will excite anyone interested in nineteenth century St. Louis.
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About the Author
Frederick A. Hodes, Ph.D., is the author of Beyond the Frontier: A History of St. Louis to 1821, a definitive chronicle of the city's earliest years that the St. Louis Post-Dispatch described as, worthy of attention by anybody who wants to better understand how St. Louis became St. Louis. A resident of the city for sixty years, Hodes began researching his multi-volume story of the town after receiving his doctorate in history from St. Louis University in 1973. He is retired from the Defense Mapping Agency (now National Geospatial Intelligence Agency), where he worked as a cartographer for thirty-three years. He is married, the father of two, and the grandfather of three.
Review
In his book, Rising on the River, Dr. Fred Hodes enlightens all those interested in life in St. Louis between 1822 and 1850. It's all there, clear, balanced and documented; Dr. Hodes and The Patrice Press deserve the gratitude of all St. Louisans. --William Barnaby Faherty, S.J., Professor Emeritus of History, Saint Louis University
Where did we come from? It's an always-asked question with an ever-expanding answer. Dr. Hodes lends his expert hand to the story of the early days of St. Louis and brings the dual talents of scholar and storyteller to his latest book. --Robert R. Archibald, Ph.D., President, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis
Hodes covers his subjects in detail, carefully citing his sources from old newspapers, personal journals and letters, church records,official government proceedings and other difficult-to-read original documents...for students of the region who want to delve into the full tale -- and keep well-annotated volumes as a ready desk reference-- Hodes' books offer a thorough chronicle of social forces and events. --Tim O Neil, St. Louis Post-Dispatch
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- PublisherThe Patrice Press
- Publication date2009
- ISBN 10 1880397684
- ISBN 13 9781880397688
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages914
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