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Calumet 'K'
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781023338875
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 29 2025
Pages: 152
Weight: 0.49
Height: 0.33 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Calumet 'K' by Samuel Merwin and Henry Kitchell Webster offers a compelling glimpse into the world of early 20th-century engineering and business in Chicago. This meticulously prepared edition revives a classic story centered around the construction of a grain elevator. Delving into the intricacies of its design and building, the narrative captures the spirit of innovation and the challenges inherent in large-scale projects.
A fascinating intersection of fiction and technology, Calumet 'K' appeals to readers interested in both general fiction and the historical development of civil engineering. The book presents a broad view of the complexities involved in bringing such ambitious projects to fruition, offering a captivating look at a pivotal time in American industrial history. Experience the enduring appeal of this narrative that explores the human element behind the construction of iconic structures.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
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