The Pictorial Guide To St. Louis: With Plans And Views (1878)

By Camille N. Dry

Book Overview

The Pictorial Guide to St. Louis: With Plans and Views is a book written by Camille N. Dry in 1878. The book is a comprehensive guide to the city of St. Louis, Missouri, and includes detailed descriptions of various landmarks, buildings, and neighborhoods throughout the city. The guide is illustrated with numerous black and white engravings and maps, providing readers with a visual representation of the city's layout and architecture.The book is organized into several sections, each focusing on a different aspect of the city. The first section provides an overview of St. Louis, including a brief history of the city and its founding, as well as information about its population, geography, and economy. The subsequent sections cover various neighborhoods throughout the city, including the downtown area, the riverfront, and the residential districts.Throughout the book, Dry provides detailed descriptions of notable buildings and landmarks, such as the Old Cathedral, the Missouri State Capitol, and the St. Louis Union Station. The guide also includes information about the city's parks, museums, and other cultural attractions.In addition to the detailed descriptions and illustrations, the book also includes several maps of the city, including a bird's eye view of St. Louis and a street map of the downtown area. Overall, The Pictorial Guide to St. Louis: With Plans and Views is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and architecture of this important American city.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: 1104663430
• ISBN13: 9781104663438
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 72 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"