Abstract
A historical case study of beef production near Illinois between 1865 and 1900 is presented. Particular focus is given to the social, economic, and cultural aspects of the area as a borderlands region of the U.S. Midwest and the function played by the beef industry in forming a commodity chain between the northern and southern U.S. Other topics include Illinois' frontier history, a chronology of the beef industry in the Midwest, and an examination of the economic impact of farming on the region.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 1025-1051 |
| Number of pages | 27 |
| Journal | Journal of American History |
| Volume | 98 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 2012 |
Keywords
- BEEF industry -- United States
- ILLINOIS state history, 1865-
- BORDERLANDS -- United States
- MIDWEST (U.S.) -- Commerce
- FRONTIER & pioneer life -- Midwest (U.S.)
- MIDWEST (U.S.)
- ILLINOIS
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- History
- History and Philosophy of Science