When the first settlers arrived in Martin County in March 1856; the county was part of Brown and Faribault Counties. Perhaps these settlers heard the stories told by soldiers who passed through the region. They spoke of the many lakes and streams of clear water and abundant fish and waterfowl; ever-popular fur-bearing mammals; and timber stands where elk; deer; and buffalo foraged. Word spread fast; and by the winter of 1856-1857; the population of Martin County exploded to 20 men; 9 women; and 23 children. Martin County provides a visual record of the many cities in the county; from Dunnell to Truman and back down to East Chain and all the rest in between. There are photographs of the blizzard of 1881; a 1918 Red Cross auction; men balancing on telephone poles; and much more.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Good SourceBy JamesThis book was a great source for the history of Mauch Chunk and the pictures were excellent1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Another typical Arcadia release.By Robert BeveridgeJohn H. Drury and Joan Gilbert. Jim Thorpe (Mauch Chunk) (Arcadia. 2001)Arcadia delivers another slim tome perfect for the armchair traveller. this one on the town now known as Jim Thorpe. PA. Lots of history. lots of pictures. As with many of Arcadias books. it does lack the thread of continuity that one finds in the best of these. but the writing is competent and the pictures themselves are fascinating. Good stuff. ***1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Great bookBy M. FarraherGreat book on Jim Thorpe. PA. My mother-in-law wanted it mostly due to the fact that her father was pictured in the book. Great history.
