Bøger af John Ise

Sod And Stubble: The Story Of A Kansas Homestead is a book written by John Ise that tells the story of a family's struggle to establish a homestead in Kansas during the late 19th century. The book is a memoir that chronicles the challenges and hardships faced by the family as they try to make a living on the harsh and unforgiving prairie. The story follows the life of the author's grandparents, Jacob and Sarah Ise, and their children as they move from Germany to the United States in search of a better life. They settle in Kansas and begin the difficult task of building a home and a farm from scratch. The book provides a vivid and detailed account of the daily life of the family, including their struggles with weather, illness, and financial difficulties. It also explores the social and cultural aspects of life on the prairie, including the relationships between settlers and Native Americans, and the challenges of maintaining a sense of community in a remote and isolated area. Throughout the book, the author provides a personal and intimate perspective on the events and experiences of his family, drawing on family stories, letters, and other historical documents to bring the past to life. Overall, Sod And Stubble: The Story Of A Kansas Homestead is a poignant and moving account of one family's journey to create a home and a life on the American frontier. It offers a unique and insightful perspective on the history of the Great Plains and the challenges faced by early settlers in this rugged and beautiful part of the country.Describes The Life Of A Young Woman Who Married At Age Seventeen And Moved To A Homestead On The Wind-Swept Plains Of Kansas And Reared Eleven Of Her Twelve Children.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

""The United States Forest Policy"" is a book written by John Ise and published in 1920. The book is a comprehensive analysis of the forestry policies of the United States government, focusing on the period from the early 19th century to the early 20th century. The author examines the historical, economic, and political factors that shaped the country's forest management practices, and provides a detailed account of the development of federal forestry policies, including the establishment of national forests and the creation of the United States Forest Service. Ise also discusses the impact of forest exploitation on the environment, and the efforts made by conservationists and environmentalists to preserve the country's natural resources. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of American forestry and environmental policy, and provides insights into the challenges and opportunities faced by policymakers and conservationists in the early 20th century. Overall, ""The United States Forest Policy"" is a well-researched and informative work that sheds light on an important aspect of American history and environmental policy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Deeply moved by his mother's memories of a waning era and rapidly disappearing lifestyle, John Ise records the adventures and adversities of his family and boyhood neighbours, the early homesteaders of Osborne County, Kansas, presented here in this work.