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The Great Union Stock Yards of Chicago (1865) is a historical book by Jack Wing that explores the development and operation of the largest livestock market in the world during the late 19th century. The book provides a detailed account of the establishment of the Union Stock Yards in Chicago in 1865, and its subsequent growth and expansion into a major hub for the meatpacking industry. Wing delves into the various aspects of the stockyards, from the buying and selling of livestock to the processing and distribution of meat products. The book also highlights the significant role that the Union…mehr

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The Great Union Stock Yards of Chicago (1865) is a historical book by Jack Wing that explores the development and operation of the largest livestock market in the world during the late 19th century. The book provides a detailed account of the establishment of the Union Stock Yards in Chicago in 1865, and its subsequent growth and expansion into a major hub for the meatpacking industry. Wing delves into the various aspects of the stockyards, from the buying and selling of livestock to the processing and distribution of meat products. The book also highlights the significant role that the Union Stock Yards played in the economic and social development of Chicago, as well as its impact on the wider meatpacking industry in the United States. The author draws on a range of primary sources, including government reports, newspapers, and personal accounts, to provide a comprehensive and informative history of the Union Stock Yards. The book is an important resource for anyone interested in the history of the meatpacking industry, as well as the economic and social history of Chicago during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.Also A Sketch Of The Live Stock Trade And The Old Yards.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.