Illustrated History Of The Union Stockyards: Sketchbook Of Familiar Faces And Places At The Yards (1901) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781164395867)

The Illustrated History of the Union Stockyards is a book that was originally published in 1901 by W. Joseph Grand. It is a fascinating and detailed account of the famous Union Stockyards in Chicago, which were once the largest livestock market in the world. The book is a collection of sketches and illustrations that depict the people, animals, and buildings that were part of the stockyards during its heyday. The author provides a comprehensive history of the stockyards, including its founding, growth, and eventual decline. The book also includes information on the various industries that were associated with the stockyards, such as meatpacking and transportation. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the stockyards, as well as those interested in the history of Chicago and the meatpacking industry. The illustrations are beautifully rendered and provide a unique glimpse into a bygone era. Overall, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Union Stockyards and the city of Chicago.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: 1164395866
ISBN-13: 9781164395867
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 394
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.64lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.00d