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Legendary Locals of Boise
Barbara Perry BauerElizabeth Jacox
出版Arcadia Publishing, 2015-10-05
主題Photography / Subjects & Themes / RegionalTravel / United States / West / Mountain (AZ, CO, ID, MT, NM, NV, UT, WY)History / United States / State & Local / West (AK, CA, CO, HI, ID, MT, NV, UT, WY)
ISBN14396536079781439653609
URLhttp://books.google.com.hk/books?id=oUQqCwAAQBAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api
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註釋Boise of the 21st century is very different from the tiny community established in 1863 at the crossroads of the Oregon Trail and the road to the Boise Basin gold mines. Originally known as "Boise City," it existed as a distribution center for supplies and fresh food for miners. The development of irrigated agriculture and the expansion of transportation networks during the 20th century and an influx of pioneers from many regions of the United States helped the city grow into a technology center during the 21st century. Early residents like Tom and Julia Davis helped create a city filled with green parks and walking paths; author and illustrator Mary Hallock Foote brought Boise to the attention of the nation with her writing and illustrations; businessmen J.R. Simplot and Joe Albertson established local businesses that grew to national companies. The music of Curtis Stigers, the literature of Anthony Doerr, and the athletic prowess of Kristin Armstrong have helped focus attention on Boise, which is now recognized as one of the country's most livable communities.