Wilbur, Don
Civilizing the Great Plains
- ISBN 13:
- 9781519543844
- author:
- Wilbur, Don
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 258
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.4 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, United States, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Great Plains have become a breadbasket for the world, producing wheat and corn and beef for global markets. However, this fertile region was not always suitable for farming. Early settlers were drawn to the area between Montana and Texas, western Nebraska and Oklahoma, eastern Iowa and Missouri, by government offers of new homesteads. These pioneers faced numerous challenges, including hostile Indian attacks, dust storms that ruined crops, freezing winters, lost crops, and government interference. Despite these obstacles, they persevered and established a legacy that has endured for generations. The author's own heritage is rooted in the Great Plains of the Dakotas, and he shares his family's story with candor. The author and his wife researched this book by motoring through the Great Plains, taking photos and making notes on the past and present history of the region.
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