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Minnesota Its Character And Climate Likewise Sketches Of Other

The source of the river.--The importance of rivers to governments as well as commerce.--Their binding force among peoples.--The rapids at Keokuk.--Railroad and steamboat travelling contrasted.--Points at which travellers may take steamers.--Characteristics of Western steamboat...

Chapters

1. Chapter 1

The source of the river.--The importance of rivers to governments as well as commerce.--Their binding force among peoples.--The rapids at Keokuk.--Railroad and steamboat travell...

2. Chapter 2

Brownsville, the first town.--The city of La Crosse.--Victoria and Albert Bluffs.--Trempeleau and Mountain Island.--The city of Winona.--Its name and origin.--The Winona and St....

3. Chapter 3

As seen from the deck of the steamer.--The pleasant surprise it gives the visitor.--Impressions regarding new places.--The beauties of the city.--The limestone caves.--Père Loui...

4. Chapter 4

The climatic divisions of the country.--Periodical rains.--Prevailing winds of the continent.--Changes of temperature.--Consumption in warm climates.--Cold, humid atmospheres.--...

5. Chapter 5

The atmosphere of Minnesota.--Its dryness.--Falling snow.--Equability of temperature.--Rain-fall for spring.--The constitutional character of the climate.--The lakes and rivers...

6. Chapter 6

Consumption mapped out.--The east winds.--Comparative statistics.--Number of original cases of consumption in Minnesota.--Consumption can be cured.--Rev. Jeremiah Day.--Fresh ai...

7. Chapter 7

Prevention better than cure.--Local causes of disease.--Our school system objectionable.--Dr. Bowditch's opinion.--Location of our homes important.--Damp soils prolific of lung...

8. Chapter 8

Indiscretions.--Care of themselves.--Singular effect of consumption on mind.--How to dress.--Absurdities of dress.--Diet.--Habits of people.--How English people eat.--What consu...

9. Chapter 9

The best localities for invalids and others.--The city of Minneapolis.--Its drives and objects of interest.--Cascade and Bridal Falls.--Fort Snelling.--Minnehaha Falls.--The cit...

10. Chapter 10

Its location and rapid growth.--Who named for.--Enterprise of its people.--Its fine harbor.--Duluth Bay.--The steamship connection with eastern cities.--Pleasure travel up the l...

11. Chapter 11

The Northwest.--Its great extent and character.--J. Cooke, Esq.--The Northern Pacific Railroad and its advantages.--The general line of the road.--The shortest route to Asia.--T...

12. Chapter 12

Sketches of other climates and localities favorable to invalids.--California.--Mortuary statistics of San Francisco.--The wet and dry seasons.--San Diego the best place.--Florid...

13. Chapter 13

The source of the river.--The importance of rivers to governments as well as commerce.--Their binding force among peoples.--The rapids at Keokuk.--Railroad and steamboat travell...

14. Chapter 14

Brownsville, the first town.--The city of La Crosse.--Victoria and Albert Bluffs.--Trempeleau and Mountain Island.--The city of Winona.--Its name and origin.--The Winona and St....

15. Chapter 15

As seen from the deck of the steamer.--The pleasant surprise it gives the visitor.--Impressions regarding new places.--The beauties of the city.--The limestone caves.--Père Loui...

16. Chapter 16

The climatic divisions of the country.--Periodical rains.--Prevailing winds of the continent.--Changes of temperature.--Consumption in warm climates.--Cold, humid atmospheres.--...

17. Chapter 17

The atmosphere of Minnesota.--Its dryness.--Falling snow.--Equability of temperature.--Rain-fall for spring.--The constitutional character of the climate.--The lakes and rivers...

18. Chapter 18

Consumption mapped out.--The east winds.--Comparative statistics.--Number of original cases of consumption in Minnesota.--Consumption can be cured.--Rev. Jeremiah Day.--Fresh ai...

19. Chapter 19

Prevention better than cure.--Local causes of disease.--Our school system objectionable.--Dr. Bowditch's opinion.--Location of our homes important.--Damp soils prolific of lung...

20. Chapter 20

Indiscretions.--Care of themselves.--Singular effect of consumption on mind.--How to dress.--Absurdities of dress.--Diet.--Habits of people.--How English people eat.--What consu...

21. Chapter 21

The best localities for invalids and others.--The city of Minneapolis.--Its drives and objects of interest--Cascade and Bridal Tails.--Fort Snelling.--Minnehaha Falls.--The city...

22. Chapter 22

Its location and rapid growth.--Who named for.--Enterprise of its people.--Its fine harbor.--Duluth Bay.--The steamship connection with eastern cities.--Pleasure travel up the l...

23. Chapter 23

The Northwest.--Its great extent and character.--Jay Cooke, Esq.--The Northern Pacific Railroad and its advantages.--The general line of the road.--The shortest route to Asia.--...

24. Chapter 24

Sketches of other climates and localities favorable to invalids.--California.--Mortuary statistics of San Francisco.--The wet and dry seasons.--San Diego the best place.--Florid...