A History of Dickinson County, Iowa
Author | : Roderick A. Smith |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 616 |
Release | : 1902 |
ISBN-10 | : YALE:39002053508199 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Download or read book A History of Dickinson County, Iowa written by Roderick A. Smith and published by . This book was released on 1902 with total page 616 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A scarce Iowa county history, important for its quite detailed account of Indian wars along the northwestern border of Iowa in the 1850s. A model of local history, with much relating to the Indian tribes of the region, white pioneers, an account of the Spirit Lake Massacre, Sully's expedition against the Indians, as well as on the eventual stability and development of Dickinson County. Includes an account of the captivity of Abigail Gardner.