A History of Indiana: From Its Exploration to 1850 is a book written by Logan Esarey and published in 1915. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of Indiana, a state located in the Midwestern region of the United States. It covers the period of exploration and settlement of the region by Europeans, including the French and British, and the subsequent development of the state up to the year 1850.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a particular aspect of Indiana's history. The first chapter provides an overview of the geography, climate, and natural resources of the state. The subsequent chapters cover topics such as the Native American tribes that inhabited the region, the early European explorers and settlers, the establishment of the Indiana Territory, and the state's role in the American Revolution.Esarey also discusses the state's involvement in the War of 1812, the growth of the state's economy through agriculture and industry, and the development of transportation systems such as canals and railroads. The book also provides insight into the social, cultural, and political developments of the state during this period, including the emergence of abolitionism and the struggle for women's suffrage.Overall, A History of Indiana: From Its Exploration to 1850 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Indiana or the Midwestern region of the United States. Esarey's detailed and engaging narrative provides a fascinating look at the state's past, and his research and analysis are still relevant and informative more than a century after the book's initial publication.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
