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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherMinnesota Historical Society Press
ISBN-100873510003
ISBN-139780873510004
eBay Product ID (ePID)945128
Product Key Features
Book TitleHistory of Minnesota V1
Number of Pages555 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year1956
TopicUnited States / State & Local / General, United States / State & Local / MidWest (IA, Il, in, Ks, Mi, MN, Mo, Nd, Ne, Oh, Sd, Wi)
IllustratorYes
GenreHistory
AuthorWilliam Folwell
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.6 in
Item Weight28.9 Oz
Item Length8.7 in
Item Width5.5 in
Additional Product Features
LCCN21-020894
Number of Volumes4 vols.
Volume NumberVol. 1
SynopsisVolume 1 covers Minnesota's early development from the days of French exploration and trade with American Indians through territorial times to the eve of statehood in 1857. Volume 2 continues the story from 1858 to 1865, with emphasis on the state's participation in the Civil War and the Sioux Uprising (Dakota Conflict) of 1862. Volume 3 completes the chronological record with a comprehensive picture of Minnesota politics from 1865 to 1925. Volume 4 focuses on special topics such as iron mining, public education, the Chippewa (Ojibway), election procedures, and a dozen outstanding Minnesotans. Includes a consolidated index to Volumes 1-4.