The First Chouteaus - RIVER BARONS OF EARLY ST. LOUIS

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.

Summary

The true story of a fascinating pair of entrepenuerial brothers who built a huge trade empire along the Mississippi River, adapting themselves chameleon-like to any situation and turning every obstacle into an advantage.

Product details

• Authors: William E Foley, William E. Foley, C David Rice, C.David Rice
• Publisher: University Of Illinois Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 20.07.2000
• EAN: 9780252068973
• ISBN: 978-0-252-06897-3
• No. of pages: 296
• Dimensions: 175 mm x 254 mm x 25 mm
• Weight: 567 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous