Pilot Study of Southern Ilinois

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94 pages; 8 chapters with index in rear. pages tight; clean; glossy finish; 2 columns on each page; several b/w maps, illustrations; charts; graphs; and other illustrations. n o markings; Front end pages slightly yellowed; Black hard covers with silver lettering on front and spine. Minor fading on bottom cover edges. Faded black dust jacket with white lettering and map outline of southern Il counties. on front. Promotions of 2 books on Southern Illinois on back dj. Several small tears on top and bottom edges; rubbing and slight smearing on dj covers. Pilot Study of a widely recognized and distinctive area of Southern Ilinois-comprised of 32 counties; 13,629 square mieles and 24 per cent of total area of Illinois. Study gives a working knowledge of the livelihood structure of the region; focusses attention on unrealized opportunities; and points out intellectural unknowns which call for further careful investigation. A large 24 x 32 inch map of Shawnee Hills region; Paducah, Ky; and Cape Girardeau Mo in a pocket at the rear of the book. Also included in book is a series of maps showing 10 major railway systems; the urban pattern of Southern IL; tablular summary of author's findings and recommendations. Chapter headings include: In search of Southern Illinois; Population, Employment, and Income; Conditions affecting Employment and Income; Agriculture and Mining; Manufaturing in Employment and Income; Trade, Services, and Scenic Resources; Social Institutions and Organization and Summary. VERY RARE VINTAGE COPY. N° de ref. del artículo S44-B2934-6490

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