The presence of water, mainly rivers, contributed to the locations of early pioneer settlements in the Nebraska Territory from 1855 to 1866. In "Pioneer Settlement of Nebraska Territory, " author Charles Howard Richardson presents the findings from a study conducted about factors that influenced Nebraska's early development. "Pioneer Settlement of Nebraska Territory" explores the classification, distribution, and characteristics of both the populated and rural areas during this ten-year time period. With charts and illustrations included, Richardson describes how the settlers at major...