A unique natural treasure
The Loess Hills – geological wonders –
await your visit. They spring up
surprisingly on the western fringe of
Iowa, known more for cornfields than
scenic vistas. Created when wind blew
debris from retreating glaciers to the
edge of the Missouri River Valley, the
unusual geology of the hills give them
unusual shapes, creating beautiful
panoramas unlike any found elsewhere
in this country.
Dennis D. Jacobs is an
award-winning journalist who grew
up on the plains of Nebraska and the
hills of Iowa. His work has appeared
in scores of Midwest newspapers
and magazines. This is his first book.
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Dennis D. Jacobs
Take a journey through the Hills and Valley to discover:
- John Brown’s hideouts, where the famous abolitionist stored weapons
and hid escaping slaves.
- The beauty of Arbor Lodge, birthplace of Arbor Day.
- The travails of the Mormon pioneers, among the first European settlers
of the Loess Hills and Missouri River Valley.
- Abraham Lincoln’s hill, where the future president scanned the Missouri
River Valley to select the origin point of the transcontinental railroad.
- Chief Standing Bear, victor in the landmark court case that determined
that Native Americans were persons entitled to the rights guaranteed by
the Constitution.
- The small Iowa town that gave the world the Eskimo Pie.
- Sergeant Charles Floyd, the ill-fated member of the Lewis and Clark
Expedition, buried in the Loess Hills.
Join Dennis and his 10-year-old son Nathan as they travel to these and many
other sites in the Loess Hills and Missouri River Valley. Along the way, you'll
meet interesting people and animals. The book includes 16 pages of color
photographs and practical travel information to help you plan your own Loess
Hills journey of discovery.
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