Historic Towns of the Western States

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Powell, Lyman P. (Lyman Pierson), 1866-1946.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Historic Towns of the Western States" by Lyman P. Powell is a historical account written in the early 20th century." This work serves as the fourth and final volume in a series dedicated to chronicling the historic significance of towns in America's western region. The book delves into the rich narratives of various towns, such as Marietta and Cincinnati, while reflecting on the broader themes of settlement, cultural conflict, and development in the American West. "The opening of the book presents the editor's intent and overview of the historical context of Western American towns." Lyman P. Powell introduces the concept that the towns examined stem from diverse origins and experiences but share common threads of history. He emphasizes the influence of various cultural interactions-Native American, European settlers, and frontier life-while highlighting significant events such as the Indian wars and the role of railroads in shaping these communities. Additionally, the introduction acknowledges the contributions of notable figures like Francis Parkman and Theodore Roosevelt, setting the stage for an exploration of how these towns have evolved over time and their relevance in understanding the development of the American landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Introduction, by R. G. Thwaites

Marietta, by Muriel C. Dyar

Cleveland, by C. F. Thwing

Cincinnati, by M. E. Ailes

Detroit, by S. Farmer

Mackinac, by Sara A. Shafer

Indianapolis, by P. S. Heath

Vincennes, by W. H. Smith

Chicago, by L. J. Gage

Madison, by R. G. Thwaites

Minneapolis and St. Paul, by C. B. Elliott

Des Moines, by F. I. Herriott

St. Louis, by W. M. Reedy

Kansas City, by C. S. Gleed

Omaha, by V. Rosewater

Denver, by J. C. Dana

Santa Fé, by F. W. Hodge

Salt Lake City, by J. E. Talmage

Spokane, by H. Bolce

Portland, by T. L. Cole

San Francisco, by E. Markham

Monterey, by H. Bolce

Los Angeles, by Florence E. Winslow.

Credits:

Produced by Mark Young, Greg Bergquist and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 56.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2012-11-11