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History Of The Minnesota Valley, Including The Explorers And Pioneers Of Minnesota, And History Of The Sioux Massacre.
NEILL, REV EDWARD D. and CHARLES S. BRYANT
Other works by NEILL, REV EDWARD D. and CHARLES S. BRYANTPublication: North Star Publishing Company, 1882, Minneapolis
First Edition. Three-quarter Leather. 1016pp. An important early history of Minnesota. The first 168 pages cover "Explorers and Pioneers of Minnesota", "Outline History of the State of Minnesota", and "Early History of the Minnesota Valley". The next 8 pages cover the "Geology of the Minnesota Valley" by Professor N. H. Winchell, State Geologist. Pages 177-257 presents "The Sioux Massacre of 1862" by Charles Bryant. The remainder of the volume presents individual county histories of the many counties that comprise the Minnesota River Valley. The individual county histories provide additional detailed information regarding early settlers and the Sioux Uprising. Rear panel shows considerable water damage to cloth and is slightly bowed. Skuffs and moderate wear to leather spine and corners. A good-very good copy of this scarce and important history.
Inventory Number: 50396
$150.00
