Minnesota and Dacotah by C. C. Andrews
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| Author | Andrews, C. C. (Christopher Columbus), 1829-1922 |
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| Title | Minnesota and Dacotah |
| Note | Reading ease score: 67.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Minnesota and Dacotah" by C. C. Andrews is a historical account written during the mid-19th century. The book provides a detailed description of a journey through Minnesota and the Dakota territories, offering insights into the landscape, settlements, indigenous communities, and the potential for expansion and development in these areas. Andrews, a counselor at law, gives a firsthand account of his experiences, highlighting the opportunities available to settlers and the significant resources of the regions. At the start of the narrative, Andrews introduces the purpose of his journey, which was to explore Minnesota and assess its character and prospective benefits for settlers. He recounts experiences from his travels, including anecdotes about the people he meets, descriptions of the railroads and steamboats, and observations about the natural beauty of the region. He paints a vivid picture of life on the frontier, detailing the challenges and joys of the journey as he moves from city to city, with particular focus on places like St. Paul and Crow Wing. He also reflects on the interactions with the Chippewa Indians, emphasizing their customs and potential for civilization. Overall, the opening portion establishes a sense of excitement and opportunity in the rapidly developing territories of Minnesota and Dacotah. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F590.3: United States local history: The West. Trans-Mississippi Region. Great Plains |
| Subject | Minnesota -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Dakota Territory -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Andrews, C. C. (Christopher Columbus), 1829-1922 |
| Subject | Frontier and pioneer life -- Dakota Territory |
| Subject | Frontier and pioneer life -- Minnesota |
| Subject | Minnesota -- History -- To 1858 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 4981 |
| Release Date | Jan 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | May 29, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 79 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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