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100 1 _aCoffin, Charles Carleton,
_d1823-1896
245 1 4 _aThe Seat of Empire
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2013-10-30
508 _aProduced by D Alexander, Linda Hamilton, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.)
520 _a"The Seat of Empire" by Charles Carleton Coffin is a historical account written in the late 19th century. In this work, Coffin explores the vast and evolving landscape of the American Northwest, providing insights and observations about the region's geography, resources, and the lives of its inhabitants during a time of significant westward expansion. The narrative unfolds through a series of expeditions and personal experiences that highlight the potential of the land for settlement and development. At the start of the text, the author recounts a summer journey he undertook with a group of gentlemen from Chicago to Minneapolis, filled with camaraderie and celebration on the Fourth of July. He provides vivid descriptions of the landscape, from the beauty along the Mississippi River to the bustling towns they encounter. Coffin shares anecdotes about the emigrants he meets, particularly the Norwegian immigrants setting out for new futures, emphasizing the hope and determination that drive many individuals toward this uncharted frontier. This introduction sets the stage for exploring the opportunities and challenges faced by those settling in the Northwest. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aNorthwestern States
653 _aMinnesota -- Description and travel
653 _aNorthwest, Canadian
653 _aRed River of the North
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44072
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