"Stories of Ohio" by William Dean Howells is a journey through the state's past, starting with the Ice Age and the people who lived during that time. The story tells about the ancient people known as the Ice Folk and how they managed to live in a land covered in ice. Then, it talks about the Mound Builders, who created impressive earthworks, and tries to solve the mysteries of their civilization. As the story moves forward, the impact between native people and European settlers unfolds to show Ohio's early history, setting the scene for more stories about what makes Ohio what it is today.
Stories Of Ohio
By William Dean Howells
From icy landscapes to mysterious earthworks and the clash of cultures, discover the captivating origins of a state forged from ancient roots and transformative encounters.
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About the AuthorWilliam Dean Howells was an American realist novelist, literary critic, and playwright, nicknamed "The Dean of American Letters". He was particularly known for his tenure as editor of The Atlantic Monthly, as well as for the novels The Rise of Silas Lapham and A Traveler from Altruria, and the Christmas story "Christmas Every Day," which was adapted into a 1996 film of the same name.
William Dean Howells was an American realist novelist, literary critic, and playwright, nicknamed "The Dean of American Letters". He was particularly known for his tenure as editor of The Atlantic Monthly, as well as for the novels The Rise of Silas Lapham and A Traveler from Altruria, and the Christmas story "Christmas Every Day," which was adapted into a 1996 film of the same name.
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