This is a scanned copy of the book: Centennial History of Polk County Iowa, printed in 1876 by J.M. Dixon. About 350 pages on one CD.  An essential resource for genealogists. Actual images of every page, in Adobe Acrobat Reader .PDF format. Works with any computer, and is easy to use and read. Some scans are imperfect.

What a wonderful look at early life in the mid-west.  This Historical CD contains stories of the local townships of Polk County and it's people.

You will discover stories and information about the land and rivers (Des Moines, Raccoon and Skunk Rivers) the ancient Indian burial mounds and aboriginal population.  You will read the stories of the early settlers, claims and pioneers. Information about the first births, first weddings,  first elections and first deaths.  Areas of interest like Fort Des Moines.  This book has so much to to offer the reader in a complete understanding of the area in the earliest beginnings.

What a Deal!

At no extra charge and for a limited time I am including the second book, as shown, on the same CD:

Portrait and Biographical Album of Polk County, Iowa. Containing Full Page Portraits and Biographical Sketches of Prominent and Representative Citizens of the County, Together with Portraits and Biographies of all the Presidents of the United States and Governors of the State.

(Over 800 pages)

CHICAGO:

LAKE CITY PUBLISHING CO.

1890.