9781332242269 - The Beloit Pageant From the Turtle Pageant: To the Flaming Wheel (Classic Reprint) de Wright, Theodore Lyman (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a vivid pageant of Beloit, Wisconsin's early history, bringing to life the town's development from the time of the native Winnebago tribe through the Civil War era. The author uses a unique blend of historical detail, dramatic dialogue, and poetic verse to recreate key moments in the town's founding and growth. From the arrival of French fur traders and the first white settlers to the election of the town's first officials and the establishment of Beloit College, the book captures the spirit of pioneering life on the American frontier. The stories of individuals like Caleb Blodgett, the townââ â¢s founder, and the visionary founders of Beloit College are woven into the broader narrative of a community's struggle to forge a new life in the wilderness. The pageant also explores the themes of nature, industry, and faith as they shaped the early development of Beloit and its citizens. The author's attention to detail, combined with the evocative language of the pageant, provides a compelling glimpse into the past, revealing the challenges and triumphs that were essential to Beloit's emergence as a thriving community. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.