A home in the West, or, Emigration and its consequences

Rockwell, M. Emilia (Mary Emilia), 1835- (Author). Wood, Sharon E. (Added Author).

Summary: "A Home in the West, first printed in Dubuque in 1858, is unique among emigration literature because it was directed at women, using the form of a sentimental domestic novel loaded with lots of tender words to encourage women to settle in the West."--Jacket.

Record details

ISBN: 0877459436
ISBN: 9780877459439
ISBN: 1587295970
ISBN: 9781587295973
Physical Description: 1 online resource (141 pages) : illustrations.
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Publisher: Iowa City : University of Iowa Press, ©2005.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Originally published: Dubuque, Iowa : Dubuque Express and Herald, 1858.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (page 27).
Formatted Contents Note:	Introduction; CHAPTER I: The Resolution; CHAPTER II: Preparation.-The Journey.; CHAPTER III: Fair Prospects-Indians-A Sad Story.; CHAPTER IV; CHAPTER V; CHAPTER VI; CHAPTER VII; CHAPTER VIII; CHAPTER IX; CHAPTER X; CHAPTER XI; CHAPTER XII; CHAPTER XIII; CHAPTER XIV
Source of Description Note:	Print version record.