Collections of the Minnesota Historical Society for the Year 1867 by Mayo et al.
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"Collections of the Minnesota Historical Society for the Year 1867" by Mayo et al. is a historical account published in the mid-19th century. This work documents various aspects of the history and culture surrounding Minnesota, encompassing reports, articles, and studies relevant to the state and its early exploration, land management, demographics, and Indigenous cultures. The collection includes notable pieces like the exploration of mineral regions, the life of Constantine Beltrami, and Dakota
superstitions, showcasing a variety of topics likely of particular interest to residents or those studying Minnesota's history. The opening portion of the collection introduces the officers of the Minnesota Historical Society, including the President and various council members, before outlining the contributions and topics that will be covered in the report for that year. It emphasizes the limited resources available to the Society, which led to a focus on more localized interests. Key articles are introduced, highlighting explorations of Lake Superior, biographies of historical figures, and insights into Dakota Indian beliefs. The initial section sets the stage for an exploration of Minnesota's rich and complex history through a blend of first-hand accounts, scientific observation, and cultural documentation, inviting readers into the narrative of the state’s development. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Mayo, Charles Edwin, 1827-1899 |
|---|---|
| Author | Rice, Henry M. (Henry Mower), 1816-1894 |
| Author | Hill, A. J. (Alfred James), 1833-1895 |
| Author | Pond, Gideon H. (Gideon Hollister), 1810-1878 |
| Title | Collections of the Minnesota Historical Society for the Year 1867 |
| Contents | Annual report of the secretary / C.E. Mayo -- Mineral regions of Lake Superior / H.M. Rice -- Constantine Beltrami / A.J. Hill -- Historical notes of the United States Land Office / H.M. Rice -- The geography of Perrot / A.J. Hill -- Dakota superstitions. / G.H. Pond. |
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Produced by Michael Roe and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 65.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F590.3: United States local history: The West. Trans-Mississippi Region. Great Plains |
| Subject | Minnesota -- History |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 59793 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-59793-5 |
| Release Date | Jun 22, 2019 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 417 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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