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Andrew J. Poppleton: FIGHTER for Omaha City, the Union Pacific Railroad, and Chief Standing Bear

Andrew J. Poppleton: FIGHTER for Omaha City, the Union Pacific Railroad, and Chief Standing Bear


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ANDREW J. POPPLETON: FIGHTER for Omaha City, the Union Pacific Railroad, and Chief Standing Bear Discover the incredible life of Andrew J. Poppleton and how he shaped Omaha's first fifty years. This biography will inspire and amaze you with its tales of perseverance, courage, and determination. * Explore the early days of Omaha through the eyes of A. J. Poppleton * Experience the challenges and triumphs of settling a new city * Learn about the fight for Omaha as the capital of the Nebraska Territory * Be inspired by A. J. Poppleton's unwavering dedication to the Union Pacific Railroad * Read the fascinating legal cases fought by Poppleton, including the Kidnapped Judge, the Snowplow, and the Bridge Connecting the Nation * Follow the groundbreaking Chief Standing Bear Trial that established Native Americans as persons under the law * Admire A. J. Poppleton's dedication to the cultural development of Omaha * Meet the men and women who together founded and built a great city * Be entertained by true stories of the era, such as the dances, grand balls, and midnight suppers in the early days of Omaha Included in the book: * Personal journals, correspondence, diaries, and photographs never before available * A detailed story of A. J. Poppleton's life and achievements * Rare insights into the early days of Omaha and the Midwest * Gripping accounts of political fights for a territorial government * An in-depth look at the development of the Union Pacific Railroad and its impact on the nation

About the Author :
Lawrence A. Dwyer holds a B.A. Degree in American and British History from the University of Nebraska-Omaha, and a Law Degree from Creighton University. He is a member of the Nebraska Bar Association and has been a practicing attorney for 50 years. Larry served on the Board of Directors of the Douglas County Historical Society and became the first President of its Foundation. He was the keynote speaker at the Historical Society's 130th and 140th Anniversary celebrations of the Trial of Standing Bear. He has given countless presentations to various civic organizations for the past decade on the historical significance of Standing Bear and Andrew J. Poppleton.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9798992703542
  • Publisher: Kld Books, Inc.
  • Publisher Imprint: Kld Books, Inc.
  • Height: 234 mm
  • No of Pages: 290
  • Returnable: Y
  • Returnable: Y
  • Sub Title: FIGHTER for Omaha City, the Union Pacific Railroad, and Chief Standing Bear
  • Width: 156 mm
  • ISBN-10: 8992703546
  • Publisher Date: 25 Jun 2025
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Returnable: Y
  • Spine Width: 18 mm
  • Weight: 630 gr


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