A fascinating snapshot of life in rural Iowa in the late 19th century, this booklet offers a detailed description of Lyon County and its natural resources, as well as information on the opportunities available to settlers. Richly illustrated with maps and engravings, the booklet captures the spirit of adventure and optimism that characterized the era of westward expansion. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.