The First Chouteaus, River Barons of Early St. Louis

The First Chouteaus, River Barons of Early St. Louis
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Publisher : Urbana : University of Illinois Press
Total Pages : 312
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Download or read book The First Chouteaus, River Barons of Early St. Louis written by William E. Foley and published by Urbana : University of Illinois Press. This book was released on 1983 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For more than half a century, Auguste and Pierre Chouteau dominated trade and enterprise in the Mississippi Valley. In their various roles as merchants, Indian traders, bankers, land speculators, governmental advisors, public officials, and community leaders, the Chouteau brothers exerted a tremendous influence on westward expansion. This is the first full account of their lives and illustrious careers. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.


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