From: Ray Boomhower <rboomhower@statelib.lib.in.us> Date sent: Fri, 30 Oct 1998 Subject: BOOK: Illustrated History of Indiana Indiana University Press recently released _A Pictorial History of Indiana_, a lavishly illustrated, colorful chronicle of the Hoosier state and the people who made it great. By Dwight Hoover, with the assistance of Jane Rodman, the book includes more than 900 photographs, maps, and drawings and a lively accompanying text relate the fascinating history of Indiana--from the earliest known cultures through the gleam of modern industry to the space age. The vast collection of pictures has been gathered by individuals and the archives of colleges and universities, businesses, libraries, and newspapers. _A Pictorial History of Indiana portrays the richness of Indiana's heritage: the beauty of the landscape, the pioneer and Revolutionary period and early statehood days, the exploits of George Rogers Clark, and the earliest settlements. Hundreds of personal, candid photographs--a varitable family album--show the participation of Hoosiers in the Civil War and two world wars, and the gradual growth of towns and cities, stores, and factories. A memorable account of places, events, and individual Hoosiers, both the famous and the unknown, who have made Indiana a state of distinction. Formerly professor of history at Ball State University, Hoover is author of numerous books, articles, and reviews on American and urban history. He now lives in Florida. The 304-page book costs $49.95 for the hardback edition and $29.95 for the paperback edition. The book is available from IU Press by calling its toll-free number 1-800-842-6796. The volume is also available at the IU Press's web site at http://www.indiana.edu/~iupress/ or at area bookstores. Tom Robison Ossian, Indiana tcrobi@adamswells.com Never forget the importance of history. To know nothing of what happened before you took your place on earth, is to remain a child forever. [unknown]