Follows the development of a rural Illinois community from its origins near the beginning of the nineteenth century, looks at community activity, and tells the stories of ordinary pioneers.
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Follows the development of a rural Illinois community from its origins near the beginning of the nineteenth century, looks at community activity, and tells the stories of ordinary pioneers.
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HARDCOVER Good-Bumped and creased book with tears to the extremities, but not affecting the text block, may have remainder mark or previous owner's name-GOOD Standard-sized.
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Good. Some foxing and/or discoloration around edges. Shows minimal wear such as frayed or folded edges, minor rips and tears, and/or slightly worn binding. May have stickers and/or contain inscription on title page. No observed missing pages.
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In Sugar Creek, Faragher argues that frontiersmen were not the individualists that many Americans believe. These settlers relied heavily on the community to find, build and develop the areas of central Illinois. His book discusses the transformation of rural settlements, beginning in the early 19th century until the 1860s. As with many towns during this time, the emerging capitalist market drastically changed the landscape. This book is a well written narrative. I would recommend it as a case study of rural history in the American west.
