This book explains the history of Hamilton County, Iowa. The book includes chapters on Hamilton County's geology, settlers, war, the Spirit Lake Massacre, troubles, politics, townships, and much more! Resource can be used with the following standards to further develop lessons: 3rd grade SS 3.27 Immigration and Migration, 3rd grade SS 3.28 Cultural Contributions, 4th grade SS 4.25 Technological Change, 8th grade SS 8.25 Iowa Government, and SS-US 9-12.23 Iowans Influence US History.