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Fifty Years In The Northwest

by William H. C. Folsom (1817–1900)

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"Fifty Years In The Northwest" by William H. C. Folsom is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles Folsom's life experiences and observations as he navigates the significant transformations in the Northwestern territories over five decades. The narrative provides a personal glimpse into the pioneering days and the development of cities that laid the foundations for Wisconsin and Minnesota. The opening of the work introduces the author, W. H. C. Folsom, as he reflects on his journey from Maine to the Northwest Territory, starting his life at Prairie du Chien in 1836. He outlines his early life experiences, detailing his laborious beginnings and the events that shaped his move westward. The narrative emphasizes the hardships faced during these formative years and sets the stage for a rich historical recount of the changing landscapes and lives of early settlers, capturing both the challenges and triumphs that characterized the era.

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Chapter II, page 32, read Stillwater and St. Croix County, instead of: Counties

Page 140, read Cyrus G. Bradley, instead of Cyrus Q.

Page 166, read Philip B. Jewell, instead of Philip P.

Page 422, read Clifford A. Bennett, instead of Clifton.

Page 432, read Stearns, Anoka and Sherburne Counties, instead of Stearns, Anoka and Morrison Counties.

Page 420, read Edmund J. Butts, instead of Edward J. Butts.

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Contents

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  1. Preface
  2. Introduction
  3. Chapter II, page 32, read Stillwater and St. Croix County, instead of: Counties
  4. Chapter I
  5. Chapter II
  6. Chapter III
  7. Chapter IV
  8. Chapter V
  9. Chapter VI
  10. Chapter VII
  11. Chapter VIII
  12. Chapter IX
  13. Chapter X
  14. Chapter XI
  15. Chapter XII
  16. Chapter XIII
  17. Chapter XIV
  18. Chapter XV
  19. Chapter XVI
  20. Chapter XVII
  21. Chapter XVIII
  22. Chapter XIX
  23. Chapter XX
  24. Chapter XXI
  25. Chapter XXII
  26. Chapter XXIII
  27. Appendix
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This free edition of Fifty Years In The Northwest by William H. C. Folsom comes from Project Gutenberg eBook #36375, released 2011-06-11. It is in the public domain in the United States, so you can read it here in full at no cost, on any phone, tablet or computer. Genre: Biographies, History - American.

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