History of Linn County Iowa From Its Earliest Settlement to the Present Time [1911]

"History of Linn County Iowa" by Luther Albertus Brewer and Barthinius L. Wick, tells the story of a specific county’s birth and growth. The tale begins by looking at the first people who lived there and then moves into the challenges and victories of the people who came later to settle in Linn County. The pages honor the tough journey of the first settlers and how their work shaped the area we know today. The authors share a clear admiration for these pioneers, painting vivid pictures of their everyday existence. This book sets out to ensure that their lives are not forgotten, while establishing the area's timeline from the geological history through the Native American populations through the work of the settlers up to the time the book was published.