A Geographical Analysis of the Emergence and Subsequent Disappearance of the Cotton Industry in the Virgin River Basin (1856-1910) by Brooks Kent Hanson

A Thesis Presented  to the Department of Geography Brigham Young University

“To the early Mormon pioneers self-sufficiency was important. Accordingly, they wanted to have a domestic source of raw materials for their clothing needs. For this reason, the cotton mission in the Virgin River Basin was begun and hundreds of families sent sent south on missions to produce this staple.” The story and science of these people.

Hard bound book has minor shelf wear. Very clean pages and firm binding.

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