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Now available at your local bookstore or at the links below In 1803, Ohio symbolized the American Dream. Although it had just joined the Union, becoming the first state created from the Northwest Territory, it was sparsely populated and still considered to be part of the Western Frontier. Statehood, a simple fact of history to us, was the most exciting event in many of the young settlers' lives. Americans, young and old alike, talked of "Ohio Fever." Ohio was the epitome of all that many Americans hoped for - inexpensive, abundant land and the opportunity to better themselves. In addition, slavery had been prohibited by law. Those who stayed longer than the average five years, who worked hard, and upon whom Fortune smiled, were in fact able to achieve what became known in the twentieth century as the American Dream. Aimed primarily at beginning researcher of all ages, The Fowler Family Celebrates Statehood and a Wedding depicts the costume and culture of ordinary Americans living in Ohio in the early nineteenth century through vivid text and watercolor illustrations. Many of the articles of clothing are illustrated directly from, or are based on, items from the holdings of ten North American museums that generously supported the project. How to Order 
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