History of the City of St. Paul to 1857

by J. Fletcher Williams and John Fletcher Williams

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 087351159X
• ISBN13: 9780873511599
• Release Date: January 2004
• Publisher: Minnesota Historical Society Press
• Length: 542 Pages
• Weight: 2.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 6.2" x 9.3"