The author, at the age of 18, migrated west of Mississippi and began his frontier life as a pioneer surveyor, and all the historical and descriptive sketches herein were written at the time and place where the scenes are laid. This volume is compiled from his Early History of Dakota Territory, published in 1866, to which are here added other pioneer sketches of early adventures, Indian wars, overland journeys, and pen pictures of pioneer law makers in the legislature and in congress thirty and forty years ago Content ...
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The author, at the age of 18, migrated west of Mississippi and began his frontier life as a pioneer surveyor, and all the historical and descriptive sketches herein were written at the time and place where the scenes are laid. This volume is compiled from his Early History of Dakota Territory, published in 1866, to which are here added other pioneer sketches of early adventures, Indian wars, overland journeys, and pen pictures of pioneer law makers in the legislature and in congress thirty and forty years ago Content includes: Early History of Dakota Territory (Indian Traditions; The Fur Trade; Early Settlements); Pioneer Legislature & Indian Wars (Early Divorces; First Railroad Bill; Gold Fever; General Sully's Expedition); After a Quarter of a Century; and Sketches of Southern Life. Moses K. Armstrong was a Member of Congress from Minnesota, and secretary of the Dakota Historical Association.
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Tiny break in the front hinge (less than 1"); spine and edges of boards a little faded with a few inoffensive spots; tight and sound. x, 456 pp. 8vo, An enlarged version of the author's "History and Resources of Dakota..., 1866."
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Good. Illus. 456pp. 8vo, maroon cloth, corners worn on bottom edges and bumped, cloth lightly soiled. St. Paul: E. W. Porter, 1901. Compiled and enlarged form the author's, "Early History of Dakota Territory in 1866."
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Very Good with no dust jacket. Hardcover. Some fade to spine, else Very Good condition. 1901. E. W. Porter publisher.456 pages. Previous owners inscription on endpaper.; 8vo 8"-9" tall; 456 pages.
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Good. Cover shows minor wear, tear, edgewear, and rubbing. Bookplate and name of former owner on the front endpaper. Pages tanned and clean. Very Clean Copy-Over 500, 000 Internet Orders Filled.
