Hidden History Of Dubuque

Poised on the banks of the mighty Mississippi River, Dubuque provided a vital entry point for westward expansion. Explorers, Native Americans, fur traders, lead miners and pilgrims all played a part in the little-known history of Iowa's Driftless Region. It was Dubuque that contributed the first military company in the country for service at the start of the Civil War. Jefferson Davis made a foray into the city in pursuit of lead miners. And gangster Al Capone reportedly used the Hotel Julien as a retreat and hideout. Uncover these lost stories and more with author and historian Susan Miller Hellert as she chronicles the fascinating and all-but-forgotten tales of Dubuque and the surrounding region.

• | Author: Susan Miller Hellert
• | Publisher: History Press Library Editions
• | Publication Date: Mar 14, 2016
• | Number of Pages: 146 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Hardcover/History
• | ISBN-10: 1540202771
• | ISBN-13: 9781540202772