Our Country and Its People an Introductory Geographic (Classic Reprint)

Description: Embark on a captivating journey through early 20th-century America with this geographic reader, designed as an engaging introduction to the study of the United States. This book delves into the diverse landscapes and industries that shaped the nation's identity, inviting young learners to explore the fascinating connections between people and their environment. The author's vivid descriptions transport readers to the rugged New England Upland, where bustling factories transformed cotton and wool into textiles and skilled craftsmen fashioned leather into footwear. Journey westward to the mineral-rich Allegheny Plateau, where coal mines fueled industrial growth and the discovery of petroleum illuminated homes and streets. Explore the fertile Coastal Plains of the South, where cotton plantations thrived under the warm sun, and venture into the heartland of the Central Lowlands, the nation's breadbasket, where vast fields of wheat and corn sustained a growing population. Through its exploration of these diverse regions, this book illuminates the ingenuity and industry of the American people as they harnessed the land's resources to build a nation. It underscores the interdependence of different regions, showcasing how geographic features and economic activities intertwined to create a complex and dynamic society. This insightful exploration of early 20th-century America offers a window into the forces that shaped the nation's past and continue to influence its present. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.

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