An Old Settler's Story: Pioneer Life in Iowa: The Story of John Blake Jolliffe and his Wife Jane Etta Metcalf Jolliffe (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781533598899)

In 1917 the John Blake and Jane Etta Jolliffe family had gathered together at the couple's home in Rolfe, Iowa to celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary. During the course of the day's events, the couple shares their experiences as one of the first pioneering families in this part of Iowa. Although written as fiction, the stories are based upon historical information and stories written down as told by the couple themselves. This book provides valuable insight into the difficulties and struggles of early pioneer life in Iowa and the Midwest.

Author: Larry Dean Reese
ISBN-10: 1533598894
ISBN-13: 9781533598899
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Language: English
Published: 07/09/2016
Pages: 54
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.19lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.11d