A History of Indiana – The Beginning
The rich history of Indiana began when the Earth formed about 4.6 billion years ago. The land that forms the state evolved over billions of years to rest in the spot on the Earth’s surface where it now resides. The original native inhabitants migrated into the state tens of thousands of years ago, building mounds and civilizations. These people gave way to the native tribes like the Miami, Shawnee and Potawatomie that were living there when the first French explorers in North America made their way into the state.
Readers of this book will learn the story of Indiana from its beginnings.
Interesting Hoosiers in History
Many interesting people have called Indiana home. Some were born here and went on to accomplish great things here. Some moved here and stayed to accomplish great things. Others call Indiana home but moved away to accomplish great things.
Who were these people?
A magician that devised astounding illusions still performed by modern magicians.
Artists that achieved national and international renown.
A man that blasted a tunnel through a hill to bring water to his gristmill.
A Civil War private whose discovery of a pack of cigars changed the course of the Civil War.
Brave people that were active in the Underground Railroad system.
These are just a few of the 25 fascinating people that reside in this book.
Read the book to learn their stories.
The Miami Tribe in Indiana
A History of the Miami, Wea, Kickapoo and Piankeshaw Tribes
The Miami tribe, along with their associated tribes the Piankashaw, Wea and Kickapoo occupied the Wabash River Valley in northern, central and southwestern Indiana. The Miami Tribe in Indiana includes their history, lifestyle and much more about the Miami culture in Indiana. Learn about the leading chiefs, their festivals and folklore.
Readers will learn about one of the most important tribes in Indiana in the years prior to settlement
The American Revolution – 1776
The colonies suffered emotional ebbs and flows as the fateful year of 1776 unfolded. In the north the British army drove the American invasion force slowly back south. Henry Knox struggled over icy rivers and frozen terrain as he hauled his “Noble Train of Artillery,” south to aid Washington’s siege of Boston. When he arrived, Washington used Knox’s hard-fought cannon to force General Howe to abandon Boston. Elation swept the new nation as July 4 brought in the long-anticipated Declaration of Independence. Elation turned to despair as the British invaded New York and slowly drove Washington’s inexperienced army to the brink of disaster.
Read the book and learn of our nation’s early struggles.
The First Thirteen Colonies
Subtitle:
Colonizing America – The History of the First 13 Colonies
This is the story of the first 13 American colonies, from the time of their first settlement until the eve of the French and Indian War. This was the beginning of the colonial era when the process of creating America as we know it began. The history of the 13 colonies is the beginning of the United States History as many of our traditions, laws and much of our culture began.
Visiting Indiana’s Public and Botanical Gardens
Indiana possesses a wealth of botanical gardens, allowing plant researchers to study the plants growing there as well as provide casual visitors a place to learn about, and enjoy, them. Readers of Indiana Botanical Gardens will discover the history of botanical gardens in addition to listings of the world’s, United States and Indiana’s botanical gardens.
Mossy Feet Books - Author Paul R. Wonning 