Iowa: A Celebration of Land, People & Purpose

by Cornelia Fleischer Mutel, Mary Swander, Craig Canine

"Coffee table" book published in 1996 in conjunction with Iowa's sesquicentennial celebration of statehood. Profusely illustrated- primarily with contemporary color photograghy and embellished by selected historic photographs. The text, consisting of essays by five prominant Iowa writers, captures the spirit and direction of the people of Iowa.

191 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 1995

Reviews

[Mary · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved the pictures but I don't think it represented the ethnicity that is now found in Iowa - 150 years should have helped us to realize that all of the people who live here have made an impact on the history of Iowa.