House Journal of the First Session of the Legislative Assembly of the Territory of Montana (Classic Reprint): Begun at Bannack, the Capital of Said ... 19th Day of February 1865 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Montana Legislative Assembly

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0428779085 ISBN 13: 9780428779085

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Relive the birth of Montana’s government from Bannack to the Capitol This non-fiction volume presents the raw details of the territory’s first legislative assembly, vivid with roll calls, chairmanships, oath-taking, and early lawmaking. It captures the atmosphere of a formative government taking shape in the 1860s.

This edition compiles the journal entries and official proceedings, providing a window into how lawmakers organized, debated, and proclaimed laws. Readers will see the daily rhythms of a fledgling legislature, including nominations, ballots, and the drafting of early acts.

• Names and roles of early officers, from Speaker to clerks


• Record of committees, resolutions, and procedural steps


• Progression of bills and the structure of a new territorial government


• Context for how laws began to form in Montana Territory

Ideal for history enthusiasts, researchers, and readers curious about Montana’s political origins and the daily life of a 19th-century legislative body.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0428779085
• ISBN 13: 9780428779085
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 265