The Loyal West in the Times of the Rebellion: Also, Before and Since: Being an Encyclopedia and Panorama of the Western States, Pacific States and Territories of the Union. Historical, Geographical, and PictorialF. A. Howe, 1865 - 764 pages |
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... became a State . In 1535 , James Cartier , a distinguished French mariner , sailed with an exploring expedition up the St. Lawrence , and taking pos- session of the country in the name of his king , called it " New France . " In 1608 ...
... became a State . In 1535 , James Cartier , a distinguished French mariner , sailed with an exploring expedition up the St. Lawrence , and taking pos- session of the country in the name of his king , called it " New France . " In 1608 ...
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... became the capital of the Illinois country , and in 1721 , a Jesuit college and monastery were founded there . A peace with the Iroquois , Hurons and Ottawas , in 1700 , gave the French facilities for settling the western part of Canada ...
... became the capital of the Illinois country , and in 1721 , a Jesuit college and monastery were founded there . A peace with the Iroquois , Hurons and Ottawas , in 1700 , gave the French facilities for settling the western part of Canada ...
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... became so scarce , that , for several months , a great part of the population were obliged to subsist entirely on meats , roots , vegetables , and milk , to the entire exclusion of all bread- stuffs ; and hence , that period was long ...
... became so scarce , that , for several months , a great part of the population were obliged to subsist entirely on meats , roots , vegetables , and milk , to the entire exclusion of all bread- stuffs ; and hence , that period was long ...
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... became the nucleus and sup- port of emigration and settlement in Kentucky . In May , another fort was also built , which was under the command of Col. Benja- min Logan , and named Logan's Fort . It stood on the site of Stan- ford , in ...
... became the nucleus and sup- port of emigration and settlement in Kentucky . In May , another fort was also built , which was under the command of Col. Benja- min Logan , and named Logan's Fort . It stood on the site of Stan- ford , in ...
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... became densely populated , arose vexatious lawsuits and perplexities . Such men as Kenton and Boone , who had done so much for the welfare of Kentucky in its early days of trial , found their indefinite entries declared null and void ...
... became densely populated , arose vexatious lawsuits and perplexities . Such men as Kenton and Boone , who had done so much for the welfare of Kentucky in its early days of trial , found their indefinite entries declared null and void ...
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LOYAL WEST IN THE TIMES OF THE John Warner 1798-1885 Barber,Henry 1816-1893 Howe,Making of America Project No preview available - 2016 |
The Loyal West in the Times of the Rebellion [Electronic Resource] Also ... Henry Howe,John Warner Barber No preview available - 2015 |
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