Description: This book delves into the early history of a specific county in Nebraska, tracing its settlement from the first encounters between white explorers and Native American tribes to its development as a county. The author recounts the historical significance of a council held in the region in 1804 by Lewis and Clark, marking a pivotal moment in the exploration of the American West. The book further narrates the establishment of a military fort in the area, the impact of the westward expansion on the indigenous people, and the county's political and social transformation as settlers arrived. A captivating account of the "Pawnee War" in 1859 adds a thrilling dimension to the narrative, providing insights into the complex relationship between Native Americans and white settlers during this period. Through detailed accounts of pivotal events and the lives of early settlers, the author illuminates the challenges and triumphs that shaped the county's unique identity. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
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Original Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: America
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Intended Audience: Adults
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Book Title: History of Washington County, Nebraska : Its Early Settlement and Present Status, Resources, Advantages and Future Prospects (Classic Reprint)
Number of Pages: 76 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Topic: United States / General
Publication Year: 2015
Item Height: 0.2 in
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: History
Item Weight: 4 Oz
Author: John T. Bell
Item Length: 9 in
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback
