Isbn: 9781528279550 - galena guide (classic reprint) (1 resultados)

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book details the rich history of Galena, a prominent US city from the 1800s. The author provides historical insights into the humble origins of this Northwestern frontier, its rapid growth as a lead-mining center, and its eventual decline with the discovery of abundant lead and zinc deposits elsewhere. Originally named Fever River, Galena emerged as a crucial trading hub, gaining prominence in the antislavery movement and welcoming famed Civil War general Ulysses S. Grant as a resident for a time. This book offers a captivating look at Galena's transformation from a rugged mining town to a city steeped in lore. 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.…