3 best Minnesota history books
Welcome to our curated selection of Minnesota history books where the arctic winds of history blow with ferocity. Prepare to immerse yourself in tales of determined pioneers, the rapture of cultural assimilation, and the enduring charm of the Land of Ten Thousand Lakes. From the fur trade era to the present day metropolis growth, get ready to uncover the allure, grit, and legacy of Minnesota.
North Country
By Mary Lethert Wingerd
How it fits the "Minnesota history books" vibe: This book unveils the origins of Minnesota, woven from the histories of Native Americans who first peopled the land, French explorers like Zebedee Coltrin and Joseph Nicollet, treaty-making dramas, and territorial transformations.
Publisher: U of Minnesota Press
Page Count: 600
Published Date: 2010
The Historical and Cultural Atlas of African Americans
By Molefi Kete Asante, Mark T. Mattson
How it fits the "Minnesota history books" vibe: While not entirely focused on Minnesota, this book provides an in-depth overview of African American history and culture throughout the United States, including significant events and figures in Minnesota.
Publisher: Macmillan Reference USA
Page Count: 212
Published Date: 1992
Minnesota's Own
By Larry Millett
How it fits the "Minnesota history books" vibe: This beautifully illustrated book offers readers an insider's glance into 22 of Minnesota's finest, most historic houses. It's a tour of the state's architectural gems, and an insightful history lesson.
Published Date: 2014