Galland's Iowa Emigrant: Containing a Map, and General Descriptions of Iowa Territory (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Isaac Galland

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0484389718 ISBN 13: 9780484389716

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore the early Iowa Territory with a map and vivid descriptions that reveal its towns, rivers, and potential for settlers.

This edition presents a historical map and narrative that highlight key waterways, fertile lands, and emerging communities along the Mississippi and Des Moines rivers. It sketches the landscape, resources, and strategic locations that drew interest from new arrivals and government officials alike.

The following are some of the features you’ll encounter:

• Descriptions of major rivers and regions, including lower Iowa and notable tributaries.
• Notes on towns, land offices, and government structures shaping early settlement.
• Observations on natural resources and the potential for mining, farming, and trade.
• Context for understanding territorial boundaries and plans for state formation.

Ideal for readers of American frontier history, territorial maps, and 19th‑century settlement narratives who want a grounded view of Iowa’s beginnings.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0484389718
• ISBN 13: 9780484389716
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 58