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.

A practical guide and series of sketches portrays Minnesota's geography, water systems, and climate as favorable for health and settlement, arguing that its elevated, lake-rich interior offers a dry, salubrious atmosphere suited to invalids, especially those with pulmonary complaints. It surveys river towns and cities, steamboat and rail routes, local sights (falls, parks, harbors), and transportation projects like the Northern Pacific, and offers medical and hygienic advice on consumption, diet, clothing, ventilation, and bathing. Comparative notes discuss other healthful resorts and climates, while travel and emigration hints address accommodations, recreation, and opportunities for settlers and tourists.