History of the Territory of Wisconsin from 1836-1848

ISBN-13: 9780788422317 / Angielski / Miękka / 2013 / 658 str.

Moses M. Strong

Opis

The author takes an in-depth look at the history of Wisconsin starting in the 1600s through 1848. From the first visit to Wisconsin by Nicollet in the 1600s through its induction into the United States of America, this book gives insight as to what life was like and the history behind what made the state of Wisconsin what it is today. The chapters include: Early Explorations of "Florida" and "Louisiana," 1512-1719 (includes early Wisconsin explorers); Wars with Fox Indians, 1712 to 1746; The Langlade Family, 1745 to 1800; Jonathan Carvers Explorations, 1766 and 1767; Progress of Settlements in the Northwest and transfer to British Jurisdiction, 1705 to 1775; Under American Jurisdiction, 1787 to 1820; Green Bay, 1634 to 1836; Prairie Du Chien, 1680 to 1830; Chequamegon-Portage-Milwaukee; New York Indians, 1820 to 1839; The Lead Mines and Winnebago War, 1822 to 1828; The Black Hawk War, 1831 and 1832; Civil Government, 1512 to 1834; Legislation previous to 1835; Wisconsin in a Transition State, 1835 to 1836; Organization of Wisconsin Territory; Territory of Wisconsin, 1836, 1837, 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842, 1843, 1844, 1845, 1846, 1847, 1848; and Milwaukee and Rock River Canal. A fullname index is included.