GUIDE TO THE LANDS OF THE NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD IN MINNESOTA
187216715New York: Land Department Northern Pacific Railroad Company 1872. Original printed wrappers with wrapper title as issued. Verso of front wrap is a 'Map of the Northern Pacific Railroad Lands in Minnesota.' Rear wrap is a 'Map of the Northern Pacific Railroad and its Connections extending to Washington on the West Coast. Some wrapper soil 32pp. Text illustrations minor wear Good or so. <br/><br/> This Guide which is well-represented in institutions discusses the geography and resources of the railroad's Minnesota lands East of the Mississippi River the lands between the Mississippi and the Red River Valley and the land in the Red River Valley. Fruit timber and fuel markets transportation facilities settlers Soldiers' Colonies reflecting Homestead Law provisions favoring soldiers and sailors settlement tips stock-raising price of land and terms of sale how to construct a house with illustrations are all reviewed. Land Department, Northern Pacific Railroad Company unknown books
