Industrial Resources Of Wisconsin (1853)

By John Gregory

Book Overview

Industrial Resources Of Wisconsin is a book written by John Gregory and originally published in 1853. The book provides a comprehensive account of the industrial resources of the state of Wisconsin during the mid-19th century. It covers a wide range of topics, including agriculture, manufacturing, mining, and transportation. The book begins with an overview of the geography and climate of Wisconsin, followed by a detailed description of the state's agricultural resources. This section covers the various crops grown in Wisconsin, as well as the state's livestock industry. The second section of the book focuses on manufacturing in Wisconsin. It covers the state's various industries, including lumber, flour milling, and leather tanning. The book also provides information on the state's manufacturing infrastructure, such as its water-powered mills and railroads. The third section of the book covers mining in Wisconsin, including lead mining, copper mining, and iron mining. The book provides information on the state's mineral resources, as well as the various mining techniques used at the time. The final section of the book covers transportation in Wisconsin, including the state's waterways, railroads, and roads. The book provides information on the various modes of transportation available in Wisconsin, as well as the state's transportation infrastructure.Overall, Industrial Resources Of Wisconsin provides a valuable historical account of the state's industrial development during the mid-19th century. It is an important resource for anyone interested in the history of Wisconsin or the history of American industry.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437119816
• ISBN13: 9781437119817
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"