This is the Place--Iowa
- ISBN-10
- 0813817021
- ISBN-13
- 9780813817026
- Category
- Iowa
- Pages
- 437
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1970
- Publisher
- Iowa State Press
- Author
- Margaret L. Posten
Description
An introduction to Iowa--its history, settlers and Indians, growth into a state, natural attractions, and industries.
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