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from Its Earliest Exploration by Europeans to the Close of Territorial Government, in 1816; Comprehending a History of the Discovery, Settlement, and Civil and Military Affairs of the Territory of the U.S. Northwest of the River Ohio.
by John B. Dillon
Bingham & Doughty, Indianapolis, 1859
Frontispiece, xii, 638pp., 2 folding maps , five plates.
Rather amateurishly rebacked, original leather boards worn and rubbed,
hinges reinforced with cloth tape,
all edges marbled.
Some old tidelines to index pages, some foxing to plates.
Size 6 by 9 1/4"
Text in English
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A History of Indiana by John B. Dillon is a seminal, comprehensive chronicle of the state's early years.
It remains a cornerstone of Hoosier historiography for its detailed documentation of early exploration, Native American relations, and the territorial period.
Dillon’s work spans from the earliest European explorations of the region to the close of the territorial government in 1816. It also includes an overarching summary of public affairs spanning from 1816 up to 1856.
-Explorations by early European travelers and the ensuing fur trade.
- The creation and evolution of the U.S. territory northwest of the Ohio River.
- The interactions and conflicts between Indigenous peoples (such as the Miami Confederation) and European/American settlers.
- Civil and military affairs on the frontier leading up to and during statehood.
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John B. Dillon (1808–1879) was a prominent early Indiana historian, journalist, poet, and state librarian. He is often regarded as Indiana's first major professional historian. Dillon was meticulous in his research, famously scouring early government documents, letters, and rare archival materials to ensure his history was heavily grounded in primary sources.
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