Compendium Of History Reminiscence And Biography Of Western Nebraska, Containing A History Of The State Of Nebraska

Publication: Alden Publishing Co, 1909, Chicago

First edition. Original full brown morocco with title in gilt on front and spine. AEG. 1135pp. Numerous portraits and plates. Index. "Embracing an account of Early Explorations, Early Settlement, Indian Occupancy, Indian History and Traditions, Territorial and State Organizations; a review of the Political History; and a concise History of the Growth and Development of the State." "Also a Compendium of Reminiscence of Western Nebraska, Containing Biographical Sketches of Hundreds of Prominent Old Settlers and Representative Citizens of Western Nebraska with a review of their life work; their identity with the growth and development of the Region; Reminiscences of Personal History and Pioneer Life and other Interesting and Valuable Matter which should be preserved in History." An unsurpassed compilation of biographies and reminiscences of nearly 2000 early settlers of Western Nebraska. "Reminiscence and Biography:" pages 121-1135. A beautiful, bright, and tight volume. Original binding with some minor professional restoration to corners and spine, and reinforcement of inner hinges. Very scarce--rare; especially in this condition.