1882 1ed History of Boone County Missouri SLAVERY Civil War Columbia St Louis

1882 1^ed History of Boone County Missouri SLAVERY Civil War Columbia St Louis

 

‘History of Boone County, Missouri’ is a late 19^th-century account of central Missouri and the history of the 24^th state. This exceedingly rare volume covers the establishment of Columbia in 1821, the effect of the Civil War on Boone County, Missouri laws and government, and lists of names of important figures from the history of both Boone County and Missouri.

 

This work also includes extensive content on slavery and anti-slavery measures that where issued in Missouri, and how neighboring states, such as Kansas, influenced the legality of slavery in Missouri. Other topics include a survey of the geology and geography of Missouri, establishment of the University of Missouri, and impressive illustrations of iconic Missouri locations.

 

While no other examples of this book are found for sale, or any known auction records, similar 19^th-century books on state counties are found from $2,000 to $7,500! An extremely valuable work.

 

Item number: #11631

Price: $750

 

[State of Missouri]

 

History of Boone County, Missouri : written and compiled from the most authentic official and private sources, including a history of its townships, towns and villages : together with a condensed history of Missouri: the city of St. Louis … incidents and reminiscences, grave, tragic, humorous.

 

St. Louis : Western Historical Company, 1882. First edition.

 

Details:

• Collation: Complete with all pages
  • vii, [1], 1144
  • 47 illustrations
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover; tight & secure
• Size: ~10.25in X 7.25in (26cm x 18.5cm)

 

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