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New Geographies (Classic Reprint): First Book: First Book (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Ralph S. Tarr

 
9781330524268: New Geographies (Classic Reprint): First Book: First Book (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Explore the heart of North America and see how geography shapes farming, mining, and life in the Central States. This nonfiction book presents a clear, illustrated view of the Central States, explaining why the land, climate, and resources support large-scale agriculture and vital industries.

In accessible language, the book connects landscape features to everyday work, from wheat and corn belts to cattle grazing and the quiet power of minerals. It blends description with practical context, helping readers understand how soil, rain, and topography influence settlement, economy, and culture.


  • Why level plains and fertile soils make large-scale farming possible

  • How wheat, corn, oats, and other crops shape regional prosperity

  • The role of timber, fishing, and mining in the regional economy

  • Where coal, petroleum, and natural gas fit into urban and rural life



Ideal for readers interested in geography, U.S. regional studies, or hands-on explanations of how geography drives industry and everyday life in the Central States. This edition helps you visualize the connections between land, resources, and people.

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Excerpt from New Geographies: First Book About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com 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.

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9780267809196: New Geographies: First Book (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10:  0267809190 ISBN 13:  9780267809196
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018
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