Milwaukee: A City Built on Water - Paperback
by John Gurda
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Language:EnglishPublisher:Wisconsin Historical Society PressISBN-13:9781976600708ISBN-10:1976600707UPC:9781976600708Book Category:History, Political Science, NatureBook Subcategory:United States, Public Policy, Ecosystems & HabitatsBook Topic:State & Local, City Planning & Urban Development, Lakes, Ponds & SwampsProduct ID:SCBWJN2Q8M
Milwaukee: A City Built on Water
Paddle through the watery history of the Midwest's Cream City. The success and survival of Milwaukee lies in the rivers that meander through its streets and the great lake at its eastern boundary. The Indigenous peoples of the region recognized the value of an abundant, clean water supply for food and transportation. Generations of immigrants, entrepreneurs, innovators, and recreationists used...
Language:EnglishPublisher:Wisconsin Historical Society PressISBN-13:9781976600708ISBN-10:1976600707UPC:9781976600708Book Category:History, Political Science, NatureBook Subcategory:United States, Public Policy, Ecosystems & HabitatsBook Topic:State & Local, City Planning & Urban Development, Lakes, Ponds & SwampsProduct ID:SCBWJN2Q8M
John Gurda is a Milwaukee-born writer and historian who has been studying his hometown since 1972. He is the author of twenty-three books, including Brewtown Tales, The Making of Milwaukee, and Milwaukee: City of Neighborhoods. In addition to his work as an author, Gurda is a lecturer, tour guide, and local history columnist for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. The common thread in all of his...
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