A German town
Subtitle: a history of New Ulm, Minnesota
By: Daniel John Hoisington
Publisher: City of New Ulm, Minn.
Published: 2004
Place of publication: New Ulm, Minn
Language: eng
Number of pages: 216
ISBN-13: 9781889020013; 9781889020143
Subjects: German Americans; History; Local History
Other titles: History of New Ulm, Minnesota
Description: "The city of New Ulm presents this history of the town in recognition of its 150th anniversary. The city holds a unique place in American history. Founded by German settlers, many were members of the only colony organized by Turners in the United States. In 1862, its embattled citizens defended their homes during the Dakota Conflict, suffering the destruction of nearly three-quarters of the town ..."--Paperback cover p. [4].
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 202-209) and index.
Table of contents: title: Workers and freethinkers; title: A free home; title: Saint Alexander; title: A spot of earth; title: "It was hell"; title: John Barleycorn is dead; title: Depression and war; title: The battle of progress.