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American History and Its Geographic Conditions by Ellen C. Semple ➤ Houghton Mifflin and Co 1903
American History and Its Geographic Conditions by Ellen C. Semple Houghton Mifflin and Co 1903 Reading Circle Edition
Title: American History and Its Geographic Conditions
Author: Ellen C. Semple
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin and Co 1903
Edition: Reading Circle Edition
Size: 5 X 7.75 * 466 pages 1.2313
Synopsis: AI Overview
"American History and Its Geographic Conditions," by Ellen Churchill Semple, explores the profound influence of the physical environment on the development of the United States. The book examines how geographic features like mountain ranges, rivers, and coastlines shaped settlement patterns, westward expansion, and the overall trajectory of American history.
Here's a more detailed synopsis:
• Geographic Determinism:
Semple's work is rooted in the idea of geographic determinism, arguing that the environment plays a significant role in shaping human societies and their history.
• Western Expansion:
A central theme is the westward movement of the American population, analyzing how geographic conditions influenced the routes taken, the types of settlements established, and the challenges faced by pioneers.
• Specific Regions:
The book delves into the geographic characteristics of different regions, such as the Appalachian Mountains, the Great Lakes, the prairies, and the Pacific coast, highlighting how these areas shaped the lives and cultures of those who lived there.
• Eastern Gateway:
The book begins with the Hudson and Mohawk River valleys as the "Eastern Gateway," then moves to the Appalachian barrier and explores the trans-Allegheny region, dividing it into distinct environments.
• Significance in American Culture:
Semple connects geographic features to specific aspects of American culture, demonstrating how the environment influenced economic activities, social structures, and even political developments.
Overall Condition: Good + It has very minimal wear to the cover and no holes or tears and two good hinges. The dust jacket is not included. The binding has minimal wear with the textblock sprung from the backstrip. The pages are undamaged with no creasing or tearing, no pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins. There are no missing pages; see images.
Secure shipping bubble-wrapped in a new box.
2026--U.S. shipping for this (Two Pounds Media Mail) is $5.13 with tracking.
Multiple items will be combined for the lowest shipping price.
International Shipping cost is based on the destination so inquire before buying. Mobile users must scroll to the bottom and click on 'use desktop site' to bring up the Ask a Question link which sends me an email.
(PLEASE CONTACT ME BEFORE MAKING ANY PAYMENT FROM OUTSIDE THE U.S.)
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Just about all the books are USED books. Some have been used more gently than others. Some have been in libraries and have typical library extras. Some are so old and/or interesting that they are being offered for the sake of preservation regardless of the condition they are in. If the condition of the book is very important to you, please feel free to click the 'Ask seller a question' link and I will tell you more.
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Title: American History and Its Geographic Conditions
Author: Ellen C. Semple
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin and Co 1903
Edition: Reading Circle Edition
Size: 5 X 7.75 * 466 pages 1.2313
Synopsis: AI Overview
"American History and Its Geographic Conditions," by Ellen Churchill Semple, explores the profound influence of the physical environment on the development of the United States. The book examines how geographic features like mountain ranges, rivers, and coastlines shaped settlement patterns, westward expansion, and the overall trajectory of American history.
Here's a more detailed synopsis:
• Geographic Determinism:
Semple's work is rooted in the idea of geographic determinism, arguing that the environment plays a significant role in shaping human societies and their history.
• Western Expansion:
A central theme is the westward movement of the American population, analyzing how geographic conditions influenced the routes taken, the types of settlements established, and the challenges faced by pioneers.
• Specific Regions:
The book delves into the geographic characteristics of different regions, such as the Appalachian Mountains, the Great Lakes, the prairies, and the Pacific coast, highlighting how these areas shaped the lives and cultures of those who lived there.
• Eastern Gateway:
The book begins with the Hudson and Mohawk River valleys as the "Eastern Gateway," then moves to the Appalachian barrier and explores the trans-Allegheny region, dividing it into distinct environments.
• Significance in American Culture:
Semple connects geographic features to specific aspects of American culture, demonstrating how the environment influenced economic activities, social structures, and even political developments.
Overall Condition: Good + It has very minimal wear to the cover and no holes or tears and two good hinges. The dust jacket is not included. The binding has minimal wear with the textblock sprung from the backstrip. The pages are undamaged with no creasing or tearing, no pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins. There are no missing pages; see images.
Secure shipping bubble-wrapped in a new box.
2026--U.S. shipping for this (Two Pounds Media Mail) is $5.13 with tracking.
Multiple items will be combined for the lowest shipping price.
International Shipping cost is based on the destination so inquire before buying. Mobile users must scroll to the bottom and click on 'use desktop site' to bring up the Ask a Question link which sends me an email.
(PLEASE CONTACT ME BEFORE MAKING ANY PAYMENT FROM OUTSIDE THE U.S.)
==========================================================================================================================
Just about all the books are USED books. Some have been used more gently than others. Some have been in libraries and have typical library extras. Some are so old and/or interesting that they are being offered for the sake of preservation regardless of the condition they are in. If the condition of the book is very important to you, please feel free to click the 'Ask seller a question' link and I will tell you more.
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