Memphis has been described as both "the Metropolis of the
American Nile" and "a small town with a whole lot of people
in it." This volume of vintage photographs captures the unique mix of
urban culture and rural roots in a community where great bridges and
modern buildings tower within sight of cotton plantations.
In some 200 historic photographs accompanied by insightful
captions, Memphis traces the development of this truly American city.
From the age of steamboats that carried cotton, lumber, and industrial
products throughout the Mississippi River Valley to...