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100 1 _aJoblin, Maurice
245 1 0 _aCleveland Past and Present: Its Representative Men :
_bComprising Biographical Sketches of Pioneer Settlers and Prominent Citizens
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-11-01
508 _aProduced by Distributed Proofreaders
520 _a"Cleveland Past and Present: Its Representative Men" by Maurice Joblin is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the development of Cleveland from a small pioneer settlement to a bustling city, focusing on the significant contributions of its early settlers and notable citizens. It delves into the intertwined history of the city and its prominent figures, highlighting their roles in shaping various sectors such as commerce, industry, and education. The opening of the work introduces the historical framework of Cleveland, beginning with a discussion of earlier accounts that have chronicled its early years. Joblin notes the need for a comprehensive history that captures the transformation of the settlement into a city, emphasizing the importance of individual stories of the men who influenced its growth. The narrative unfolds with details of the initial survey and settlement of Cleveland, starting with General Moses Cleveland's commission in 1796 and detailing the establishment of key infrastructure and community events, such as the first building constructions, marriages, and entrepreneurial ventures. As Joblin sets the stage for the city’s rich history, he begins to lay out the biographies of prominent individuals who will be explored in further detail, illustrating the fabric of a rapidly evolving society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aCleveland (Ohio) -- Biography
653 _aCleveland (Ohio) -- History
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/9328
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