The Louisiana Purchase As It Was, And As It Is

By A.E. Winship

Book Overview

""The Louisiana Purchase As It Was, And As It Is"" is a book written by Albert Edward Winship that provides a comprehensive account of the Louisiana Purchase. The book explores the historical background of the purchase, including the political and economic factors that led to the transaction. It also delves into the negotiations that took place between the United States and France, as well as the impact of the purchase on the Native American tribes and the African American slaves who lived in the territory.In addition to the historical context, Winship also examines the current state of the Louisiana Purchase at the time of writing, including the social, economic, and political conditions of the region. He provides detailed descriptions of the various territories that were included in the purchase, including Louisiana, Missouri, Arkansas, and parts of Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, Wyoming, Montana, and Colorado.Overall, ""The Louisiana Purchase As It Was, And As It Is"" offers a comprehensive and insightful look at one of the most significant events in American history. It provides readers with a deeper understanding of the complex political and economic factors that shaped the country and the impact of this historic purchase on the people who lived in the region.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1428624228
• ISBN13: 9781428624221
• Release Date: June 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 196 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"