Schleswig in Iowa

by Larry Grill

Overview

A Midwestern ethnic community approaching its centennial has more interesting stories than one could imagine. This factual history of this archetypical town provides insights into a major underpinning of our society. Making it more captivating is the fact that every word is true.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781462822065
Publisher:	Xlibris Corporation
Publication date:	09/24/1999
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	1 MB

Table of Contents

	Acknowledgments	7
I.	Introduction: Schleswig in Iowa	9
II.	Foundations	11
III.	Native Americans	28
IV.	Exploration	59
V.	Settling in 1870-1899	78
VI.	The New Town 1899-1914	111
VII.	Outside Influences 1914-1932	147
VIII.	Repetitions 1932-1949	188
IX.	Progress 1950-1974	236
X.	Reductions 1975-1999	270
	Appendix I
	Schleswig Centennial	313
	Top of the Hill Tent Show	316
	Appendix II
	The Legend of the Schleswig Saddle	319
	Appendix III
	Schleswig, Germany	321