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Book Synopsis The Indians of Iowa by : Lance M. Foster
Download or read book The Indians of Iowa written by Lance M. Foster and published by University of Iowa Press. This book was released on 2009-10 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An overview of Iowa's Native American tribes that discusses their history, culture, language, and traditions, and includes illustrations.
Book Synopsis Iowa Facts and Symbols by : Elaine A. Kule
Download or read book Iowa Facts and Symbols written by Elaine A. Kule and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2003 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents information about the state of Iowa, its nickname, motto, and emblems.
Book Synopsis Iowa Gardens of the Past by : Beth Cody
Download or read book Iowa Gardens of the Past written by Beth Cody and published by . This book was released on 2019-10-28 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There's something about vintage garden photos: preserved moments of beauty from gardens long gone. Iowa Gardens of the Past features 300+ color and grayscale images of beautiful Iowa gardens, together with lovely seed catalog art, from the mid-nineteenth century through 1980. From impressive mansion grounds to humble flower-filled farmsteads, they include: Victorian-style flower bedding; formal rose gardens; exotic Japanese-style gardens; midcentury modern landscaping. Discover how Iowans coped with severe weather events, economic depressions, world wars, grasshopper plagues and Dutch Elm Disease. Despite these challenges, Iowans have made countless gardens of great beauty. Now these gardens can be admired and enjoyed once again, in these hauntingly beautiful images of Iowa Gardens of the Past.
Book Synopsis A Culinary History of Iowa by : Darcy Dougherty Maulsby
Download or read book A Culinary History of Iowa written by Darcy Dougherty Maulsby and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2018-08-06 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume serves up a bountiful combination of local history, classic recipes, and colorful Midwestern food lore. Iowa’s delectable cuisine is quintessentially midwestern, grounded in its rich farming heritage and spiced with diverse ethnic influences. Classics like fresh sweet corn and breaded pork tenderloins are found on menus and in home kitchens across the state. At the world-famous Iowa State Fair, a dizzying array of food on a stick commands a nationwide cult following. From Maid-Rites to the moveable feast known as RAGBRAI, A Culinary History of Iowa reveals the remarkable stories behind Iowa originals. Find recipes for favorites ranging from classic Iowa ham balls and Steak de Burgo to homemade cinnamon rolls—served with chili, of course!
Book Synopsis Biographical History of Page County, Iowa by :
Download or read book Biographical History of Page County, Iowa written by and published by . This book was released on 1890 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Last of the Mohicans by : James Fenimore Cooper
Download or read book The Last of the Mohicans written by James Fenimore Cooper and published by Aegitas. This book was released on 2023-10-11 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Last of the Mohicans" by James Fenimore Cooper is a gripping historical novel that transports readers to the American frontier during the French and Indian War. Set in the 18th century, this timeless classic follows the adventures of Hawkeye, a white man raised by the Mohican tribe, and his companions as they navigate the treacherous landscapes of the colonial wilderness. Cooper's writing immerses readers into a world of danger, conflict, and cultural clashes as the characters encounter warring Native American tribes, European settlers, and the imperial powers vying for control over the frontier. At its core, the story is a thrilling saga of survival and loyalty, highlighting the bond between Hawkeye and his Mohican friends. Through vivid descriptions and intense action sequences, Cooper paints a rich portrait of the American wilderness, depicting its beauty and brutality in equal measure. The novel explores themes of identity, race, and allegiance, as characters grapple with their loyalties and the collision of different cultural worlds. "The Last of the Mohicans" is not just an adventure-packed tale; it offers insightful commentary on the larger historical and political forces at play during this pivotal period in American history. Cooper delves into issues of colonization, indigenous rights, and the clash between Native American traditions and the encroachments of European expansion. Cooper's detailed and evocative prose brings the characters to life, from the noble and stoic Hawkeye to the complex and multi-faceted Magua, a cunning and vengeful antagonist. Each character's journey is intertwined with larger societal dynamics, adding layers of depth and complexity to the narrative. "The Last of the Mohicans" has stood the test of time as a seminal work of American literature. Its power lies in its ability to transport readers to a bygone era, painting a vivid picture of the American frontier and exploring themes that resonate even today. It is both an enthralling historical epic and a profound meditation on the human condition, making it a must-read for lovers of adventure, history, and thought-provoking storytelling.
Download or read book An Iowa Album written by Mary Bennett and published by Bureau Oak Original. This book was released on 2001-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work invites the reader to travel through 60 years of Iowa history, between 1860 and 1920, and to view the state in turn-of-the-century glory. Lavish illustrations show harvest times, main streets, children playing, and leisure activities of the time - warmly redolent of a time gone by.
Book Synopsis Amazing Iowa Women by : Katy Swalwell
Download or read book Amazing Iowa Women written by Katy Swalwell and published by . This book was released on 2020-10 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inspired by 'Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls' and 'Rad Women A to Z,' Iowa State education professor Katy Swalwell worked with over 25 Iowa women artists and RAYGUN to create an illustrated children's book that celebrates the incredible accomplishments through short biographies of a diverse set of women throughout Iowa's history. The book is available at raygunsite.com.
Book Synopsis My First Pocket Guide About Iowa by : Carole Marsh
Download or read book My First Pocket Guide About Iowa written by Carole Marsh and published by Gallopade International. This book was released on 2011-03-01 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The perfect reference guide for students in grades 3 and up - or anyone! This handy, easy-to-use reference guide is divided into seven color-coded sections which includes Iowa basic facts, geography, history, people, places, nature and miscellaneous information. Each section is color coded for easy recognition. This Pocket Guide comes with complete and comprehensive facts ALL about Iowa. Riddles, recipes, and surprising facts make this guide a delight! Iowa Basics section explores your state's symbols and their special meaning. Iowa Geography section digs up the what's where in Iowa. Iowa History section is like traveling through time to some of Iowa's greatest moments. Iowa People section introduces you to famous personalities and your next-door neighbors. Iowa Places section shows you where you might enjoy your next family vacation. Iowa Nature section tells what Mother Nature gave to Iowa. Iowa Miscellaneous section describes the real fun stuff ALL about Iowa.
Book Synopsis Iowa Past to Present by : Dorothy Schwieder
Download or read book Iowa Past to Present written by Dorothy Schwieder and published by University of Iowa Press. This book was released on 2002-04 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A textbook for fifth grade students which traces the history of Iowa from its earliest inhabitants to the coming of modern times.
Download or read book Code of Iowa written by Iowa and published by . This book was released on 1921 with total page 614 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis A Dictionary of Iowa Place-Names by : Tom Savage
Download or read book A Dictionary of Iowa Place-Names written by Tom Savage and published by University of Iowa Press. This book was released on 2007-08 with total page 381 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lourdes and Churchtown, Woden and Clio, Emerson and Sigourney, Tripoli and Waterloo, Prairie City and Prairieburg, Tama and Swedesburg, What Cheer and Coin. Iowa’s place-names reflect the religions, myths, cultures, families, heroes, whimsies, and misspellings of the Hawkeye State’s inhabitants. Tom Savage spent four years corresponding with librarians, city and county officials, and local historians, reading newspaper archives, and exploring local websites in an effort to find out why these communities received their particular names, when they were established, and when they were incorporated. Savage includes information on the place-names of all 1,188 incorporated and unincorporated communities in Iowa that meet at least two of the following qualifications: twenty-five or more residents; a retail business; an annual celebration or festival; a school; church, or cemetery; a building on the National Register of Historic Places; a zip-coded post office; or an association with a public recreation site. If a town’s name has changed over the years, he provides information about each name; if a name’s provenance is unclear, he provides possible explanations. He also includes information about the state’s name and about each of its ninety-nine counties as well as a list of ghost towns. The entries range from the counties of Adair to Wright and from the towns of Abingdon to Zwingle; from Iowa’s oldest town, Dubuque, starting as a mining camp in the 1780s and incorporated in 1841, to its newest, Maharishi Vedic City, incorporated in 2001. The imaginations and experiences of its citizens played a role in the naming of Iowa’s communities, as did the hopes of the huge influx of immigrants who settled the state in the 1800s. Tom Savage’s dictionary of place-names provides an appealing genealogical and historical background to today’s map of Iowa. “It is one of the beauties of Iowa that travel across the state brings a person into contact with so many wonderful names, some of which a traveler may understand immediately, but others may require a bit of investigation. Like the poet Stephen Vincent Benét, we have fallen in love with American names. They are part of our soul, be they family names, town names, or artifact names. We identify with them and are identified with them, and we cannot live without them. This book will help us learn more about them and integrate them into our beings.”—from the foreword by Loren N. Horton “Primghar, O’Brien County. Primghar was established by W. C. Green and James Roberts on November 8, 1872. The name of the town comes from the initials of the eight men who were instrumental in developing it. A short poem memorializes the men and their names: Pumphrey, the treasurer, drives the first nail; Roberts, the donor, is quick on his trail; Inman dips slyly his first letter in; McCormack adds M, which makes the full Prim; Green, thinking of groceries, gives them the G; Hayes drops them an H, without asking a fee; Albright, the joker, with his jokes all at par; Rerick brings up the rear and crowns all ‘Primghar.’ Primghar was incorporated on February 15, 1888.”
Download or read book Iowa Underground written by Greg A. Brick and published by Big Earth Publishing. This book was released on 2004 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take a mysterious and fascinating tour through Iowa's underground treasures. This guide will reveal the state's subterranean attractions including show and wild caves, springs, mining sites and other geological and man-made sites. If you are a sport caver, a scientist, or curious tourist, this guide will give you all you need to know to begin exploring Iowa's underground world. IN THIS BOOK YOU'LL FIND - Detailed directions with helpful tips and precautions. - Descriptions of various lead- and coal-mining museums. - Fun stories and legends, including cave fairies, trolls, and ghost towns. - Additional information about Iowa's coal-mining past. - Facts about underground biological life. "A uniquely written perspective on the underground wonders of Iowa, by a premier Midwest cave historian." --Gary K. Soule, Speleo Historian and Trustee, American Spelean History Association
Download or read book Iowa Curiosities written by Eric Jones and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2009-11-10 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your round-trip ticket to the wildest, wackiest, most outrageous people, places, and things the Hawkeye State has to offer!
Book Synopsis Landforms of Iowa by : Jean Cutler Prior
Download or read book Landforms of Iowa written by Jean Cutler Prior and published by University of Iowa Press. This book was released on 1991 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Iowa History Reader by : Marvin Bergman
Download or read book Iowa History Reader written by Marvin Bergman and published by University of Iowa Press. This book was released on 2008-03-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1978 historian Joseph Wall wrote that Iowa was “still seeking to assert its own identity. . . . It has no real center where the elite of either power, wealth, or culture may congregate. Iowa, in short, is middle America.” In this collection of well-written and accessible essays, originally published in 1996, seventeen of the Hawkeye State’s most accomplished historians reflect upon the dramatic and not-so-dramatic shifts in the middle land’s history in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Marvin Bergman has drawn upon his years of editing the Annals of Iowa to gather contributors who cross disciplines, model the craft of writing a historical essay, cover more than one significant topic, and above all interpret history rather than recite it. In his preface to this new printing, he calls attention to publications that begin to fill the gaps noted in the 1996 edition. Rather than survey the basic facts, the essayists engage readers in the actual making of Iowa’s history by trying to understand the meaning of its past. By providing comprehensive accounts of topics in Iowa history that embrace the broader historiographical issues in American history, such as the nature of Progressivism and Populism, the debate over whether women’s expanded roles in wartime carried over to postwar periods, and the place of quantification in history, the essayists contribute substantially to debates at the national level at the same time that they interpret Iowa’s distinctive culture.
Download or read book Iowa written by Jay D. Winans and published by Weigl Pub Incorporated. This book was released on 2001-08-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a description of Iowa's history, geography, economy, and culture.