From gunpoint to graciousness: Jefferson Davis and Dubuque, Iowa
The president of the Confederacy had a long history with Dubuque. This is a story of trust, service, and gratitude. In the winter of 1831-1832, lead mines were booming…
Standing on the Shoulders of Giants: Good books about early Iowa, the Underground Railroad, and the Civil War
I am a fan of well-documented books with solid reasoning. I recommend the following books about early Iowa history, the Underground Rail Road, slavery, causes of the Civil War, reasons…