Hidden History of Dubuque
Download or Read eBook Hidden History of Dubuque PDF written by Susan Miller Hellert and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2016-04-14 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Susan Miller Hellert |
| Publisher | : Arcadia Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 144 |
| Release | : 2016-04-14 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781625856586 |
| ISBN-13 | : 162585658X |
| Rating | : 4/5 (86 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Hidden History of Dubuque by : Susan Miller Hellert
Book excerpt: Poised on the banks of the mighty Mississippi River, Dubuque provided a vital entry point for westward expansion. Explorers, Native Americans, fur traders, lead miners and pilgrims all played a part in the little-known history of Iowa's Driftless Region. It was Dubuque that contributed the first military company in the country for service at the start of the Civil War. Jefferson Davis made a foray into the city in pursuit of lead miners. And gangster Al Capone reportedly used the Hotel Julien as a retreat and hideout. Uncover these lost stories and more with author and historian Susan Miller Hellert as she chronicles the fascinating and all-but-forgotten tales of Dubuque and the surrounding region.
