ANDREW J. POPPLETON: FIGHTER FOR OMAHA CITY, THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD, AND CHIEF STANDING BEAR - Softcover

Dwyer, Lawrence A.

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798992703504

Verlag: KLD Books, Inc., 2025

Inhaltsangabe

Discover the incredible life of Andrew J. Poppleton and how he shaped Omaha's first fifty years. This biography will inspire and amaze you with its tales of perseverance, courage, and determination.

* Explore the early days of Omaha through the eyes of A. J. Poppleton
* Experience the challenges and triumphs of settling a new city
* Learn about the fight for Omaha as the capital of the Nebraska Territory
* Be inspired by A. J. Poppleton's unwavering dedication to the Union Pacific Railroad
* Read the fascinating legal cases fought by Poppleton, including the Kidnapped Judge, the snowplow, and the Bridge Connecting the Nation
* Follow the groundbreaking Chief Standing Bear Trial that established Native Americans as persons under the law
* Admire A. J. Poppleton's dedication to the cultural development of Omaha
* Meet the men and women who together founded and built a great city
* Be entertained by true stories of the era, such as the dances, grand balls, and midnight suppers in the early days of Omaha

Included in the book:
* Personal journals, correspondence, diaries, and photographs never before available
* A detailed story of A. J. Poppleton's life and achievements
* Rare insights into the early days of Omaha and the Midwest
* Gripping accounts of political fights for a territorial government
* An in-depth look at the development of the Union Pacific Railroad and its impact on the nation

You will enjoy this captivating biography that will change the way you see Midwest history.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: KLD Books, Inc.
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2025
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 13: 9798992703504
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 288
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