In four volumes, this reference book brings together a wide range of hard-to-locate data to answer questions concerning American cities. Each volume focuses on a different geographic region: South, West, Midwest and Northeast. Within each volume, you'll find thorough coverage of the area's largest or fastest-growing cities, or those with a particular historical, political, industrial or commercial significance. This updated edition answers questions concerning 189 American cities, 11 cities new to this edition. Directory, bibliography information and illustrations round out each entry.