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Books > Earth & environment > Geography > Historical geography
The confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers supported
some of the earliest settlements in America. From the Cahokia
Mounds civilization to the flood of 1993, residents of the St.
Louis region have depended on this landscape even as they have
threatened its bounty. In Common Fields, thirteen original essays
tell of the city's constant tension between urban growth and
environmental sustainability. Geographers, archaeologists, and
historians examine the relationship between the city's diverse
residents and the environment on which their well-being depends.
Whether channeling the river, laying streets, or clearing the air
of coal smoke, St. Louisans have shown great ingenuity in
overcoming the hazards of city development. And yet, our solutions
to making the best use of the environment have only highlighted
more basic societal questions: How do we ensure liberty while
providing equal opportunities? How do we recognize uniqueness while
eliminating barriers that prevent others' success? The answers have
everything to do with our ability to make sensible use of our
environment-just as the rivers, fields, and city streets will
forever shape the character of this city.
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