Hinterland Dreams The Political Economy of a Midwestern City - Morser, Eric J. (University of Pennsylvania Press, 2011)
Biographical note: Eric J. Morser teaches history at Skidmore College
Main description: Hinterland Dreams: The Political Economy of a Midwestern City tracks the growth of the city of La Crosse, Wisconsin, during the nineteenth century, demonstrating that government institutions and policies were as important as landscapes and business boosters in determining a small city's success