ISBN:
1576079090
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource (xv, 323 p)
,
ill., maps
,
27 cm
Edition:
Online-Ausg. 2009 Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
Series Statement:
ABC-CLIO's Nature and Human Societies Series
Parallel Title:
Print version Northeast and Midwest United States : An Environmental History
DDC:
304.2/0974
Keywords:
Human ecology History
;
Nature Effect of human beings on
;
Human ecology History
;
Nature Effect of human beings on
;
Northeastern States Environmental conditions
;
Middle West Environmental conditions
Abstract:
An engaging, personalized look at the interplay between people and nature in the Northeastern and Midwestern United States, from prehistory to the present
Description / Table of Contents:
Preliminaries; CONTENTS; Preface; CHAPTER ONE: THE PEOPLE AND PLACE BEFORE COLUMBUS; CHAPTER TWO: FIRST ENCOUNTERS; CHAPTER THREE: GOODS TRADE MILLS AND DAMS; CHAPTER FOUR: MOVING WEST: THE INTERIOR; CHAPTER FIVE: MILLS, TOWNS, AND CITIES; CHAPTER SIX: POLLUTION AND HEALTH; CHAPTER SEVEN: PROTECTING THE PLACE; Important People Events and Concepts; Chronology; Documents; Bibliography; Index; About the Author
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 291-303) and index
,
Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
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