The First Chouteaus
Download or Read eBook The First Chouteaus PDF written by William E. Foley and published by University of Illinois Press. This book was released on 2000 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : William E. Foley |
| Publisher | : University of Illinois Press |
| Total Pages | : 300 |
| Release | : 2000 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0252068971 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780252068973 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (71 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The First Chouteaus by : William E. Foley
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.
