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THE
OF
CONTAINING
A History of the County, its Cities, Towns, &c.,
Biographical Sketches of Citizens, War Record of its Volunteers
in the late Rebellion, General and Local Statistics, Portraits
of Early Settlers and Prominent Men, History of the
County, Constitution of the United States
Miscellaneous Matters, &c., &c.
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ILLUSTRATED
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CHICAGO:
WESTERN HISTORICAL COMPANY
1879
It has been the purpose of the Publishers to condense, into the convenient form of a single volume, the scattered fragments of local history, and to give, for the sake of reference, an abstract of the many records of the county. In addition to such topics of value, there is herein given a very satisfactory paper on the geologic formations and history of the region, from the pen of PROF. F. M. WITTER, whose research in acquaintance with the locality, as well as with the abstract science, have peculiarly quaified him for such a task. The entomolgy of the county is also treated in a practical manner by MISS ALICE B. WALTON, who has made that branch of science a special study. The meteorological record, compiled by MR. J. P. WALTON, is a notable feature of the work. The Indian history is prepared from many sources, and contains several original conclusions, based upon accurate information. Of the history proper, it can be said that careful and painstaking efforts have been put forth to please the present and to benefit future generations of readers. The compilers desire to express their sense of obligation to the Press, the Pulpit, and the Pioneers, for their cordial co-operation; and, also, to venture the hope that the product of their labors may not prove unacceptable. It would be impossible to name individuals who have aided in the preparation of this volume, and we can, therefore, offer but a general acknowledgment of the courtesy extended. That the HISTORY OF MUSCATINE COUNTY, as here presented, may be satisfactory to all—a sentiment, we confess, that is a bold one, in view of the freedom and diversity of public opinion—is the sincere prayer of
THE PUBLISHERS
May, 1879
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