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The Western Tourist and Emigrant's Guide: With a Compendious Gazetter of the States of Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, and Missouri, and the Terrotires of Wisconsin, and Iowa (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

J. Calvin Smith

 
9781332074013: The Western Tourist and Emigrant's Guide: With a Compendious Gazetter of the States of Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, and Missouri, and the Terrotires of Wisconsin, and Iowa (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

This book is a comprehensive and informative guide to the history, geography, and resources of the Northwestern region of the United States, comprising Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Wisconsin, and Iowa. The book begins by discussing the region's immense size, natural beauty, and growing importance as a center of industry, agriculture, and commerce. The author then provides a detailed overview of each state, including its boundaries, natural features, form of government, and historical development. The book also includes valuable information on the region's public lands, transportation systems, and educational institutions. Overall, this book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history and development of the Northwestern United States. The author's insights into the region's geography, resources, and potential for future growth make this book an essential read for historians, geographers, economists, and policymakers alike.

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