From William Reese Company - Americana, New Haven, CT, U.S.A.
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[2],98,[12]pp. Frontis. Original calf-backed printed boards. Spine worn and chipped. Front hinge cracked but holding. Edges a bit rubbed. Still a clean nice copy. Good plus. A very nice copy of the second MINNESOTA YEAR BOOK. Le Duc, a Saint Paul bookseller, was a vigorous promoter of the territory, exhibiting Minnesota products at the Crystal Palace Fair in New York City in 1853. He produced these year books for settlers and travellers, and includes distance guides, information about schools, Indians, and tourist attractions. "Over half the book is devoted to a racy circumstantial day-by-day account of James M. Goodhue, editor of the MINNESOTA PIONEER, of the proceedings for the Indian Treaties negotiated at Travers des Sioux and Mendota in the summer of 1851" - Streeter. It was by the aforementioned treaties that the Sioux and Chippeway claims in Minnesota were extinguished. The final twelve pages are comprised of charming illustrated advertisements for Minnesota merchants, tradesmen, and professionals. SABIN 39689. AII (MINNESOTA) 49. STREETER SALE 1963. GRAFF 2436. HOWES L179, "aa." JONES 1280. Seller Inventory # WRCAM23239
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Title: MINNESOTA YEAR BOOK FOR 1852
Publisher: St. Paul
Publication Date: 1852
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