Portland Prairie in Present Times: Including Some Thirty Descriptive Farm Sketches and Family Records (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Henry Vernon Arnold

9780331327922: Portland Prairie in Present Times: Including Some Thirty Descriptive Farm Sketches and Family Records (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0331327929 ISBN 13: 9780331327922

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

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A vivid slice of rural history and farm life on Portland Prairie .

This volume gathers descriptive farm sketches, land notes, and family histories from the Portland Prairie community, offering a clear look at farms, topography, and local milestones through the hands of residents and observers.

Two sections of the book frame the landscape and the people: first, detailed descriptions of the prairie’s ridges, ravines, and horizon views; second, farm-by-farm sketches that tie land, buildings, and family lines together. It preserves notes about the early schools, churches, and notable local families, helping readers understand how a prairie community grew and changed over generations.

Ground-level topography and long views across ridges, ravines, and nearby towns
Profiles of farms and farm buildings, with context about ownership and development
Embedded family records and notes that illuminate local genealogy
Historical sketches of community life, including schools and churches

Ideal for readers interested in local history, genealogy, and the everyday life of rural midwest communities.

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