Minnesota And Its Resources To Which Are Appended Camp-Fire Sketches Or Notes Of A Trip From St. Paul To Pembina And Selkirk Settlement On The Red River Of The North

J. WESLEY BOND

Publication: Redfield, 1854, New York

Second edition. Originally published in 1853. 12mo. Brown embossed cloth, titles stamped in gilt on the spine, frontispiece [plate of St. Paul], 364 [4] pp., plus 16 pp. of advertisements, preface folding map, appendix. A good overview of all aspects of Minnesota as it existed prior to its organization as a territorial government in 1849, and "as it is" in 1853. Topics include: agricultural advantages; weather; St. Louis River; Minnesota River country; principal towns; railroads; steamboats; Indians (Sioux, Chippewas, Winnebagoes); etc. Cover cloth is worn, heavy foxing throughout, folding map has two tears, former owner's small stamped name on front and rear endpapers, else a fair yet serviceable copy.

Inventory Number: 50883