History of the City of St. Paul to 1857 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780873511599)

J. Fletcher Williams' History of St. Paul, first published in 1876, is a thoroughly charming, intimate chronicle of the city's earliest years. The author spins tales of villains, heroes, dark deeds, and progress with wit, irony, and relish. Sprinkled among the careful descriptions of pioneers, city fathers, and important events is a healthy dose of trivia, oddities, and "firsts." Lucile M. Kane's introduction to this edition suggests that the book "to an unusual degree mirrors the man--with all his learning, passion for patient investigation, interest in people, exuberance, dramatic sense, humor, and affection for his adopted city." Minnesota residents, visitors, and students of history will enjoy this insider's view of small-town St. Paul in the 19th century.

Author: J. Fletcher Williams
ISBN-10: 087351159X
ISBN-13: 9780873511599
Publisher: Minnesota Historical Society Press
Language: English
Published: 01/09/2004
Pages: 542
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.72lbs
Size: 9.26h x 6.20w x 1.58d