How the States Got Their Shapes Too: The People Behind the Borderlines, by Mark Stein First Edition
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"In "How the States Got Their Shapes Too: The People Behind the Borderlines," Mark Stein illuminates the captivating human stories that shaped the boundaries of the United States. Through engaging profiles of influential figures such as Roger Williams, Jeremiah Dixon, and Thomas Jefferson, the book explores pivotal events like the founding of Rhode Island and the mapping of Delaware by Augustine Herman. Stein also delves into the daring actions of Rocky Mountain rogues that contributed to Colorado's formation. This insightful narrative reveals not just geography, but the intricate interplay of personal motives and historical circumstances that defined state borders."
First edition, first printing (full numberline). Jacket present with very minimal shelfwear. Price not clipped.
Smithsonian Books
Hardcover
ISBN: 1588343146
First Edition
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"In "How the States Got Their Shapes Too: The People Behind the Borderlines," Mark Stein illuminates the captivating human stories that shaped the boundaries of the United States. Through engaging profiles of influential figures such as Roger Williams, Jeremiah Dixon, and Thomas Jefferson, the book explores pivotal events like the founding of Rhode Island and the mapping of Delaware by Augustine Herman. Stein also delves into the daring actions of Rocky Mountain rogues that contributed to Colorado's formation. This insightful narrative reveals not just geography, but the intricate interplay of personal motives and historical circumstances that defined state borders."
First edition, first printing (full numberline). Jacket present with very minimal shelfwear. Price not clipped.
Smithsonian Books
Hardcover
ISBN: 1588343146
First Edition
Free Shipping In the USA On All Books!