INDIANA ENCYCLOPEDIA is the definitive reference work on Indiana — a single source reference dedicated to the history and geography of Indiana. The noted historian Dr. Patrick Furlong, Professor Emeritus of History, Indiana University at South Bend has contributed to articles on Introduction to Indiana History, Early History of Indiana and Indiana History. These articles cover the history of Indiana, from the early explorers to twenty-first century events. Other major sections in this reference work are Indiana Symbols and Designations, Geography and Topography, Profiles of Governors, Chronology of Historic Events, Dictionary of Places, Constitution, Bibliography, Pictorial Scenes, State Executive Offices, State Agencies, Departments and Offices, Indiana Senators, Indiana Assembly Members, U.S. Senators and U.S. Congress members from Indiana, Directory of Historic Places and Index.
• INTRODUCTION TO INDIANA HISTORY
An overview of Indiana history written by Dr. Patrick Furlong.
• STATE DESIGNATIONS
Describes all the state symbols.
• GEOGRAPHY AND TOPOGRAPHY
Describes Indiana unique physical properties.
• EARLY HISTORY
An essay, edited by Dr. Patrick Furlong chronicling
Indiana history from its first inhabitants to the arrival
of early explorers.
• HISTORY
An essay, edited by Dr. Patrick Furlong chronicling
Indiana history from the arrival of early explorers
through contemporary times.
• CHRONOLOGY
An easy-to-read timeline displaying historical information
about the state.
• GOVERNORS
Biographies of all state governors, including territorial
governors.
• DICTIONARY OF PLACES
An expansive A to Z guide to all the counties, cities and towns
in Indiana. From Abington to Zionsville, this section
provides users with detailed historical and contemporary
information along with place-name origins, points of interest,
and other information. Particulary useful for researching
local history and genealogy.
• INDIANA PICTORIAL
A wide array of images documenting scenes from
Indiana and its history.
• Two Volumes • 1012 Pages • 50+ color Illustrations and maps.
• 5.5 x 8.5 Page Size • Hardcover • Copyright 2008
• ISBN 10 digit 1878592963 • ISBN 13 digit 9781878592965
• Set price $165.00
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