History Of Goodhue County: Including A Sketch Of The Territory And State Of Minnesota (1878) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781166492007)

The History of Goodhue County: Including a Sketch of the Territory and State of Minnesota is a book published in 1878 by Wood, Alley and Company Publishers. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of Goodhue County, which is located in southeastern Minnesota. The book covers the period from the earliest known inhabitants of the area to the time of its publication. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of the county's history. The first chapter provides a brief overview of the geography, geology, and climate of the region. The second chapter discusses the Native American tribes that inhabited the area prior to European settlement. The subsequent chapters cover the arrival of European explorers, the establishment of fur trading posts, and the eventual settlement of the region by European-American pioneers. The book also covers the development of agriculture, industry, and transportation in the county. In addition to its focus on Goodhue County, the book also includes a brief history of the state of Minnesota, which was still relatively young at the time of publication. The authors provide a detailed account of the state's early political and economic development, as well as its social and cultural history. Overall, The History of Goodhue County is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Minnesota, particularly the southeastern region of the state. The book provides a wealth of information on the county's early inhabitants, its settlement and development, and its role in the history of the state as a whole.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Wood Alley and Company Publisher
ISBN-10: 1166492001
ISBN-13: 9781166492007
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 698
Format: Paperback
Weight: 2.02lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.40d