From Minnesota's prehistory and the fur and lumber eras to the diverse economy Minnesota boasts today, Minnesota -Believe It or Not- History covers the major periods in our state's history, while also featuring lesser-known fascinating facts about the Land of 10,000 Lakes. Find the history that you want to know by utilizing timelines to find a particular era, headings so you can read the sections that appeal to you and sidebars about fascinating aspects of Minnesota history. For instance, did you know that pilot Charles -Speed- Holman made more than 1,400 consecutive loop-the-loops in a biplane above St. Paul in 1928? This easy-to-use review of Minnesota history is a great resource for the whole family!