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Fort Mcpherson, Nebraska, Fort Cottonwood, N. T. Guardian Of The Tracks And Trails. LOUIS A. HOLMES

Fort Mcpherson, Nebraska, Fort Cottonwood, N. T. Guardian Of The Tracks And Trails.

LOUIS A. HOLMES

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Publication: Johnsen Publishing Company, 1963, Lincoln

First edition. This is number 951 of the limited, signed edition. A separate note on the publisher's stationery advises that the author died on the eve of publication and members of his family have provided the publisher with signatures from Mr. Holmes' papers, and one is attached to this volume. 8vo. Pictorial blue cloth, titles stamped in gold gilt on the spine, [16], 108 pp., preface, acknowledgments, illustrated, appendices, maps, bibliography, index. Front cover and facing page 97, are illustrations by Frederic Remington. The history of Fort McPherson located south of Maxwell, Nebraska from 1863-1880. First as Indian Country, then as a Territory, and finally as a State, the fort was there for protection of citizens and travelers. A fine copy in clear dust jacket, as issued.

Inventory Number: 51723

$45.00