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The Gate City: A History of Omaha (Enlarged Edition),New
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Lawrence Larsen and his wife Barbara Cottrell have written a marvelous urban biography. They have done what other historians often fail to dorelate local happenings to the larger regional and national picture. And Larsen and Cottrell have skillfully used sophisticated historical works and concepts, incorporating them in an understandable fashion. Throughout this book the authors write in a delightful manner; they make you want to visit Omaha!'North Dakota History. '[The authors] organize their splendid urban biography around a limited number of events of national magnitude. The husbandwife team take as their story's major units the building of the transcontinental railroad, the penetration of the Great Plains by homesteaders, the establishment of the meat packing industry, and the creation of an elaborate national defense system. They fill in their story with intriguing descriptions of the pushandpull factors that brought diverse ethnic groups to Omaha in the years since 1854the years when town promoters first settled at the Missouri River ferry landing in the newly established Nebraska territory. Because their narrative is so well organized, their treatment of political, social, and cultural affairs is clear and cohesive, while their discussion of urban unrest, vice, and crime remains tightly linked to the general outlines of their lively portrait of Omaha's history.'Business History Review. Lawrence H. Larsen is a professor of history at the University of MissouriKansas City. He is the author of The Urban South: A History (1990), Federal Justice in Western Missouri: The Judges, the Cases, the Times (1994), and other books. Barbara J. Cottrell is a historian with the NationalArchivesCentral Plains Region. Harl A. Dalstrom is a professor of history at the University of Nebraska at Omaha.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Gate City: A History of Omaha'? A: The book explores the urban biography of Omaha, connecting local events to broader regional and national narratives, focusing on significant occurrences like the building of the transcontinental railroad and the establishment of the meat packing industry.
- Q: Who are the authors of the book? A: The book is authored by Lawrence H. Larsen and Barbara J. Cottrell, both historians with extensive backgrounds in historical research and writing.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on July 1, 1997.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as 'New' and is described as a used book in good condition.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Gate City: A History of Omaha' have? A: The book contains 356 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is there an edition that is different from the original publication? A: Yes, this is the enlarged edition of 'The Gate City: A History of Omaha'.
- Q: What topics does the book cover about Omaha's history? A: The book covers various topics including the impact of ethnic groups on Omaha's development, urban unrest, and the cultural and political affairs of the city.
- Q: Can you provide a summary of the authors' writing style? A: The authors write in a delightful and engaging manner, making complex historical concepts accessible and enjoyable for readers.
- Q: What is the target audience for this book? A: The book is aimed at history enthusiasts, students, and anyone interested in the local history of Omaha and its significance in the larger context.