Project Gutenberg 2004-04-01 Public domain in the USA. 176 Bill, Ledyard 1836 1907 Minnesota; Its Character and Climate Likewise Sketches of Other Resorts Favorable to Invalids; Together with Copious Notes on Health; Also Hints to Tourists and Emigrants. Produced by PG Distributed Proofreaders " Minnesota; Its Character and Climate" by Ledyard Bill is a non-fiction geographical and climatological exploration written in the late 19th century. The book discusses Minnesota's distinctive climate, health benefits, and natural beauty, positioning the state favorably for invalids and tourists alike while providing insights into its topography and allure as a destination. The opening of the work outlines Minnesota's admirable climate and vast natural resources, emphasizing its elevation and favorable agricultural conditions. Bill argues that despite general misconceptions about the state’s landscape being flat or barren, it actually features rolling hills, fertile valleys, and an abundance of clean lakes, ideal for both health and recreation. He also hints at the historical backdrop of the region, pointing out that the state attracts diverse populations who have settled there seeking the health benefits of its climate. Overall, the beginning serves as an invitation to appreciate Minnesota not just as a geographical entity, but as a healthy and scenic haven. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 53.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Minnesota -- Description and travel Health resorts -- Minnesota F590.3 Text Category: Travel Writing Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals Category: Environmental Issues 323226 2025-10-05T12:19:11.361367 text/html 323135 323062 2024-11-05T14:44:54.445631 2023-10-05T13:44:16.258519 text/html text/html 207180 2025-10-05T12:19:18.456306 application/epub+zip 209415 2025-10-05T12:19:14.606321 application/epub+zip 190847 2025-10-05T12:19:13.336337 application/epub+zip 391542 2025-10-05T12:19:21.436328 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 366744 2025-10-05T12:19:17.703368 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 232772 2022-09-06T17:48:27.421785 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 298968 2025-10-05T12:19:11.051436 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 279261 2024-10-28T18:59:04 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16884 2025-10-05T12:19:21.560291 application/rdf+xml 15055 2025-10-05T12:19:13.826356 image/jpeg 3372 2025-10-05T12:19:13.575352 image/jpeg 206421 2025-10-05T12:19:11.386362 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog