Background
Lewis, Peirce Fee was born on October 26, 1927 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Peirce and Amy Lois (Fee) Lewis.
( In his now classic work of historical geography, publis...)
In his now classic work of historical geography, published in 1976, Lewis traces the rise and expansion of New Orleans through four major historic periods. This second edition offers a revised and greatly expanded look at this unique community on the Mississippi Delta--"a fearsome place, difficult enough for buildiing houses, lunacy for wharves and skyscrapers."
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(This classic work in historical geography recounts the ev...)
This classic work in historical geography recounts the evolution of New Orleans, from its founding in the early 17th century through the present time. First published in 1976, this second edition includes the complete text of the first edition, now "Book One," plus a new "Book Two" on the transformation of the city between 1975 and 2002. B&w photos, maps, and illustrations are included.
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Lewis, Peirce Fee was born on October 26, 1927 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Peirce and Amy Lois (Fee) Lewis.
1 child, Hugh Gilchrist. Bachelor summa cum laude, Albion College, 1950. Master of Arts, University of Michigan, 1953, Doctor of Philosophy, 1957.
Geographer, United States Army Forces, Tokyo, 1953-1955.
Lecturer University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1958. National Science Foundation fellow, U.
Geographer United States Army Forces, Tokyo, 1953-1955. Lecturer University Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1958. National Science Foundation fellow University Washington, Seattle, 1957-1958.
Visiting professor University California, Berkeley, 1976-1977. Assistant professor Pennsylvania State University, University Park, 1958-1962, professor geography, since 1962, professor emeritus, since 1995. John Hannah professor Integrative Studies, Michigan State University, E. Lansing, 1992.
Consultant, author Smithsonian Institution, Washington, 1974-1977, Smithsonian Institution Books, 1989-1990, Encyclopedia Britannica, Chicago, 1973-1974, 81-83, 89-90, Pennsylvania Public television, 1982-1983. Consultant National Geography Society, since 1981, National Museum American History, Washington, since 1990, National Rural Studies Committee, 1991, Southern Living Magazine. Consultant Strong Museum, Rochester, New York, Newberry Library., Chicago.
Member steering committee Pioneer American Society vols. on National Road.
( In his now classic work of historical geography, publis...)
(This classic work in historical geography recounts the ev...)
(Recounts the evolution of New Orleans from its founding a...)
(second edition)
Member Borough Planning Commission, State College, Pennsylvania, 1967-1976, member traffic commission, 1968-1970. Board directors Pennsylvania Roadside Council, 1969-1974. Served with United States Army, 1945-1946.
Member Association American Geographers (president 1983-1984, national councillor 1981-1982, 84-85, visiting geografic scientist, chairman J.B. Jackson prize committee 1985-1997), American Geography Society, National Council for Geography Education, Phi Beta Kappa. Clubs: State College Literary.
Married Felicia Louise Stegeman, February 2, 1952. 1 child, Hugh Gilchrist.