Indiana’s Governors – Book 1
Learn about Indiana’s early governors by reading the book, Indiana’s Governors – Book 1. The book provides biographies for the Territorial governors Arthur St. Claire of the Northwestern Territory to Indiana Territory governors William Henry Harrison and Thomas Posey of the Indiana Territory. The first seven governors of the State of Indiana from Jonathan Jennings to Paris C. Denning are also included. These were the governors that served Indiana residents from the time of the 1816 Constitution until the 1851 Constitution took effect.
Gardener’s Guide to Fruit and Vegetable Preservation
Complete Guide to Canning, Dehydrating, Freezing, Pickling and More
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Gardener’s Guide to Fruit and Vegetable Preservation includes the history of many different types of food preservation as well as the modern techniques used to preserve food in the home. Use the guide to preserve your harvest or that purchased during seasonal farmers markets. Sections in this guide include:
Canning Food
Freezing Foods
Pickling and Fermenting Foods
Root Cellar
Room Temperature and Refrigerator Storage
Freeze Drying
Preserving in Sugar
Salting Food Preservation
Immersion in Alcohol
Vacuum Sealing
Fun Indiana Road Trips
The Guidebook to Indiana Cross Country Auto Tours
What could be more fun than a cross-country road trip across Indiana? Discover Indiana’s covered bridges, wineries, caves and much more by taking one of the auto tours listed in this guidebook. The book lists over thirty Indiana road trips for Hoosiers to take while they learn the history, culture, arts and natural wonders of the Hoosier State. Fun Indiana Road Trips includes a description of the Auto Trail, contact information, Indiana county tourism sites and a guide to navigating Indiana’s system of back roads.
The Lenape Tribe in Indiana
The Lenape, or Delaware, Indian tribe was native to the Eastern Seaboard, however pressure from European settlement forced them west, first to Ohio and then to Indiana. On the eve of the War of 1812 the tribe occupied several villages along the White River what would become the East Central region of the State of Indiana. They had migrated into the area in the mid 1790’s and would remain until about 1818 when they were forced further west. The Lenape Tribe in Indiana relates their history, mythology, lifestyle as well as the chiefs that lived in Indiana during this time.
Versailles State Park
Versailles State Park is a prime destination for those that enjoy mountain biking, hiking, camping and picnicking. Over 30 miles of mountain bike trails that double as hiking trails and 6 miles of dedicated hiking trails, those seeking a nature adventure will find a mecca of enjoyment. The 226-site electric campground offers a wonderful, relaxing way to spend time in the great outdoors.
The book Versailles State Park book also serves as a tourism guide for Ripley County, Indiana as it includes an extensive listing of local attractions like museums, movie theaters, golf courses and many other fun day trip ideas.
Explore the boyhood haunts of the nation’s 16th President, Abraham Lincoln, at Lincoln Indiana State Park. Many of the hiking trails in the park visit places Lincoln would have walked. Watch a play based upon Lincoln’s life in Indiana at the Lincoln Amphitheater or fish in beautiful Lincoln Lake. Near the state park visitors can enjoy the Abraham Lincoln Boyhood Home and National Museum. See artifacts, documents and photos related to the Lincoln family. The grounds include the Sarah Hanks Lincoln gravesite, the Tom Lincoln cabin site and a pioneer farm with period actors performing tasks like those done on an 19th Century Indiana farm. The book includes a guide to the tourism sites in Spencer County, Indiana.
Democracy in America – The Early Documents
The Charters and Constitutions of Colonial America
By the time the Founding Fathers drafted the Constitution, the colonies had a long history of self-government. Many of the members of the Constitutional Convention had drafted similar documents for their states in the tumultuous months during the early phases of the Revolution. This collection of American documents includes the colonial charters and constitutions of the original colonies. The book includes histories of these documents as well as the full text of each one. Many of these early documents directly influenced the history of United States of American government from the earliest days of settlement.
The Algonquin, or Eastern Woodlands Indian, tribes inhabited Indiana as the Europeans began penetrating the region in the 17th Century. The tribes in Indiana included the Shawnee, Lenape (Delaware), Miami, Potawatomie, Kickapoo, and others.
The Algonquin Tribes of Indiana relates the general culture, lifestyle, and agriculture of this vast family of Amerindian tribes.
The Gardener’s Guide to Starting Seeds
The Gardener’s Guide to Starting Seeds is the complete guide to starting seeds. From direct sow to planting under grow lamps this guidebook provides loads of information about growing seeds. Information on LED, incandescent and fluorescent lighting as well.
Road Trips in West Central Indiana
Take a fun tour through the rich history of Indiana using West Central Indiana Day Trips as your guidebook. This tourism guide will help visitors find all of the historical treasures in south central Indiana.
West Central Indiana Cities and Towns
West Central Indiana has some wonderful cities and towns ranging from charming small towns like Rockville, Brazil and Spencer to larger cities like Terra Haute, Crawfordsville and Martinsville. Each of these towns and cities has many things to do for your family as it explores the regions roads and highways.
West Central Indiana Wineries
West Central Indiana has several interesting wineries that produce some fascinating wines.
West Central Indiana State and Local Parks
The region has several state parks and forests including Indiana’s first state park, McCormick’s Creek and rugged Turkey Run State Park.
West Central Indiana Museums and Historic Sites
Explorers in the area can stage a day trip to learn the region’s rich history by visiting the museums and markers located in the various cities and towns of West Central Indiana. Many host interesting family events that are fun and educational
The counties included in this historical travel book include:
Parke
Clay Fountain
Mongomery
Morgan
Owen
Putnam
Sullivan
Vermillion
Vigo
Warren
Central Indiana Day Trips
Take a fun tour through the rich history of Indiana using Central Indiana Day Trips as your guidebook. This tourism guide will help visitors find all of the historical treasures in south central Indiana.
Central Indiana Cities and Towns
East Central Indiana has some wonderful cities and towns ranging from charming small towns like Noblesville, Franklin and Danville to Indiana’s capital city, Indianapolis. Each of these towns and cities has many things to do for your family as it explores the regions roads and highways.
Central Indiana Wineries
Central Indiana has several interesting wineries that produce some fascinating wines.
Central Indiana State and Local Parks
From parks along the White River to wonderful woodland hikes, the parks in Central Indiana include two state parks, several nature reserves and some relaxing local parks. These provide some great day trips for people to explore to hike, picnic or just plain enjoy nature. They provide fun things to do in Central Indiana.
Central Indiana Museums and Historic Sites
Explorers in the area can stage a day trip to learn the region’s rich history by visiting the museums and markers located in the various cities and towns of Central Indiana. Many host interesting family events that are fun and educational
The counties included in this historical travel book include:
Boone
Hamilton
Hendrix
Johnson
Marion
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