| The Taming of the Wilderness: Indiana's Transition From Indian Hunting Grounds to Hoosier Farmland: 1800 to 1875 Contributor(s): Hesser, Leon F. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1403374945 ISBN-13: 9781403374943 Publisher: 1st Book Library OUR PRICE: $16.63 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2002 Annotation: This well-documented story of Indiana's transition from Indian hunting grounds to Hoosier farmland takes place during the years 1800 to 1875.The book reads like a novel, and gives readers a feeling of having been there and experienced the drudgery as well as the joys of taming the wilderness. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - General |
| Dewey: 977 |
| LCCN: 2002095284 |
| Physical Information: 0.69" H x 6.18" W x 9" (0.87 lbs) 264 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 19th Century - Geographic Orientation - Indiana - Cultural Region - Midwest |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The well-documented story is animated with personal experiences of genuine pioneer families. The book reads like a novel; it gives the reader a feeling of having been there and experienced the drudgery as well as the joys of taming the wilderness. |