JOURNAL ARTICLE

Portrait of a City: Lincoln, Nebraska, at the Turn of the Twentieth Century.

  • Published In: Nebraska History, 2024, v. 105, n. 3. P. 173 1 of 3

  • Database: America: History and Life with Full Text 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Forss, Amy 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses three different books. The first book, "Sacajawea: Mystery, Myth, and Legend" by Candy Moulton, provides a fresh look at the life of Sacajawea, the guide and interpreter for Lewis and Clark's expedition. Moulton uses various sources to present a detailed account of Sacajawea's role in the expedition and her experiences. The second book, "Portrait of a City: Lincoln, Nebraska, at the Turn of the Twentieth Century" by Bruce F. Pauley, offers a nostalgic and personal perspective on the history of Lincoln, Nebraska, between 1890 and 1920. Pauley explores various topics and highlights the city's industrialization and progress during that period. The third book, "William A. Richards: Diaries of a Frontier Surveyor in Nebraska and Wyoming" by Lucia McCreery, focuses on the life of William A. Richards, a surveyor who played a significant role in mapping the boundaries of Wyoming and Nebraska. The book includes Richards' diaries and provides insights into his experiences and challenges as a surveyor in the early West. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Nebraska History. 2024/09, Vol. 105, Issue 3, p173
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0028-1859
  • Accession Number:178842913
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