Star Of The North: Essays In Minnesota History

American history includes not only the national narrative but also the history of America’s regions and states. Too often, the important and fascinating histories of our states, regions, and localities are overlooked. This book is intended to remedy that oversight with regard to the State of Minnesota. John Phelan brings the fresh eye of a patriotic immigrant to Minnesota’s history. Like the history of our country generally, Minnesota’s story includes both heroes and villains, high points and low. But, like America’s history, the story of those who came before us in Minnesota is overwhelmingly positive.We hope you will enjoy the stories of Minnesotans from both the distant and the recent past that are collected here. Read more