"The Making of Pioneer Wisconsin tells the story of pioneer Wisconsin in the words of those who were there. From the mid 1830s through the 1850s more than a half million people came to the territory and state. Through letters, diaries, newspapers, and other documents, this book lets the men, women, and even children tell their own stories. The writers did not know what their own futures would bring and approached life in this new place with both excitement and trepidation. Their stories let us know what it felt like to be ...
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"The Making of Pioneer Wisconsin tells the story of pioneer Wisconsin in the words of those who were there. From the mid 1830s through the 1850s more than a half million people came to the territory and state. Through letters, diaries, newspapers, and other documents, this book lets the men, women, and even children tell their own stories. The writers did not know what their own futures would bring and approached life in this new place with both excitement and trepidation. Their stories let us know what it felt like to be an immigrant on a packed ship crossing the ocean; to be a 16-year-old girl riding in a wagon heading west; or to be a mother living the Lake Superior region who lost her child at birth. An unusual piece is a manual written by a Wisconsin pioneer published in Germany. Translated into English here, it offers "how-to" advice to European immigrants who plan to come to Wisconsin. The Making of Pioneer Wisconsin, drawn from the words of ordinary citizens, offers an account unmediated by the historian's narrative, and in doing so, provides the reader with the authentic voices of Wisconsin's pioneers."--Provided by publisher.
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Add this copy of The Making of Pioneer Wisconsin: Voices of Early to cart. $13.00, very good condition, Sold by red rover do over rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from luxemburg, WI, UNITED STATES, published 2018 by Wisconsin Historical Society Press.
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Very good. The Making of Pioneer Wisconsin: Voices of Early Settlers (SOFTCOVER CONDITION VERY GOOD) COPYRIGHT 2018 by Michael E. Stevens (Author. PUBLISHED BY WISCONSIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY PRESS From the mid-1830s through the 1850s, more than a half... Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 192 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. The Making of Pioneer Wisconsin: Voices of Early Settlers (SOFTCOVER CONDITION VERY GOOD) COPYRIGHT 2018 by Michael E. Stevens (Author. PUBLISHED BY WISCONSIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY PRESS From the mid-1830s through the 1850s, more than a half million people settled in Wisconsin. While traveling in ships and wagons, establishing homes, and forming new communities, these men, women, and children recorded their experiences in letters, diaries, and newspaper articles. In their own words, they revealed their fears, joys, frustrations, and hopes for life in this new place.
Add this copy of The Making of Pioneer Wisconsin: Voices of Early to cart. $49.11, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2018 by Wisconsin Historical Society P.
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Add this copy of The Making of Pioneer Wisconsin: Voices of Early to cart. $666.67, fair condition, Sold by Goodwill of Greater Milwaukee rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Milwaukee, WI, UNITED STATES, published 2018 by Wisconsin Historical Society Press.
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Fair. Book is considered to be in acceptable condition. The actual cover image may not match the stock photo. Book may have one or more of the following defects: noticeable wear on the cover dust jacket or spine; curved dog eared or creased page s; writing or highlighting inside or on the edges; sticker s or other adhesive on cover; CD DVD may not be included; and book may be a former library copy.
