In the distant future, when cities move about and consume smaller towns, Tom and Hester hope that the ice city of Anchorage will reach the rumored haven of the Dead Continent--America--before the savage Hunstmen of Arkangel find them.
Presents a discussion of different types of settlements and cities around the world, including farms, villages, and metro areas, and examines the things people do in town, such as visit the market, run a business, and find services.
Text, photographs, and illustrations identify and trace patterns of continuity and change in cities in the United States, including such topics as transportation, homes, recreation, and employment.