The book "Leading Industries of the Principal Places in Union, Fayette, Rush and Shelby Counties, Indiana" is an unaltered, high-quality reprint of the original edition from 1884. It provides a comprehensive overview of the key industries in the mentioned counties, highlighting their manufacturing, trade, and general business interests. Additionally, it includes a brief historical and statistical analysis that offers readers valuable insights into the economic development of this region. Hansebooks, the publisher, is dedicated to preserving historical literature and ensures that significant works, which are often only available as antiques today, are made accessible again. This publication is a valuable document for anyone interested in the history and economic structures of the Indiana region.