The taming of the wilderness
Subtitle: Indiana's transition from Indian hunting grounds to Hoosier farmland, 1800 to 1875
By: by Leon F. Hesser.
Publisher: 1stBooks Library; 1st Book Library
Published: 2002
Place of publication: Bloomington, Ind
Language: eng
Number of pages: 249
Subjects: Frontier and pioneer life -- Indiana.; Pioneers -- Indiana.; Agriculture -- Indiana -- History -- 19th century.; Indiana -- History -- 19th century.
Other titles: Indiana's transition from Indian hunting grounds to Hoosier farmland, 1800 to 1875
Description: Describes the process of transforming the flora and fauna of nineteenth century Indiana from hunting grounds of Native Americans to commercial agriculture and its supporting industry. The author animates the story with personal experiences of genuine pioneer families.
Notes: Bibliography: p. 229-238.