First published in 1872, this is a collection of historical documents, essays, and reports related to the history of the state of Minnesota. Its contents range from accounts of early explorers and pioneers to biographies of prominent citizens and analysis of significant events. The book offers a wealth of information on the social, political, and economic history of Minnesota, making it an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of the state. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.