Collections of the Minnesota Historical Society for the Year 1867

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Mayo, Charles Edwin, 1827-1899

Contributor:

Rice, Henry M. (Henry Mower), 1816-1894.

Hill, A. J. (Alfred James), 1833-1895.

Pond, Gideon H. (Gideon Hollister), 1810-1878.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"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.)

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.

Credits:

Produced by Michael Roe and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 65.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2019-06-22