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Fifty Years In Iowa: Being The Personal Reminiscences Of J. M. D. Burrows (1888)

Fifty Years In Iowa: Being The Personal Reminiscences Of J. M. D. Burrows (1888)

Burrows, John McDowell D.

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Historical FiguresFiction AnthologiesRegional: Midwest

ISBN10: 1164645307
ISBN13: 9781164645306
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 200
Weight: 0.60
Height: 0.42 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Fifty Years In Iowa is a memoir written by John McDowell D. Burrows in 1888. The book details his personal experiences and reminiscences of living in Iowa for fifty years. Burrows was a prominent figure in Iowa's history, having served as a state senator and as a member of the United States House of Representatives. The book is divided into chapters that cover different aspects of Burrows' life in Iowa, including his childhood, education, and political career. He also writes about the history of Iowa, including the state's early settlement and its involvement in the Civil War. Throughout the book, Burrows provides insights into the daily life of Iowans during the late 19th century. He describes the challenges of farming in Iowa's harsh climate, the growth of the state's cities, and the development of its transportation infrastructure. Overall, Fifty Years In Iowa is a valuable historical document that provides a first-hand account of life in Iowa during a period of significant change and development. It is an essential read for anyone interested in Iowa's history or the history of the Midwest.Concerning The Men And Events, Social Life, Industrial Interests, Physical Development, And Commercial Progress Of Davenport And Scott Country, 1838-1888.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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