{"product_id":"1859-history-of-indiana-by-john-dillon-illustrated-antique-w-maps","title":"1859 HISTORY of INDIANA by JOHN DILLON illustrated ANTIQUE w\/ MAPS","description":"\u003ccenter\u003e\r\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16pt\"\u003eHISTORY of INDIANA\u003cbr\u003efrom 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eby John B. Dillon\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBingham \u0026amp; Doughty, Indianapolis, 1859\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrontispiece, xii, 638pp., 2 folding maps , five plates. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRather amateurishly rebacked, original leather boards worn and rubbed, \u003cbr\u003ehinges reinforced with cloth tape,\u003cbr\u003e all edges marbled.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Some old tidelines to index pages, some foxing to plates. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Size 6  by 9 1\/4\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eText in English\u003cbr\u003e=====================================\u003cbr\u003e A History of Indiana by John B. Dillon is a seminal, comprehensive chronicle of the state's early years. \u003cbr\u003eIt remains a cornerstone of Hoosier historiography for its detailed documentation of early exploration, Native American relations, and the territorial period. \u003cbr\u003eDillon’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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-Explorations by early European travelers and the ensuing fur trade.\u003cbr\u003e- The creation and evolution of the U.S. territory northwest of the Ohio River.\u003cbr\u003e- The interactions and conflicts between Indigenous peoples (such as the Miami Confederation) and European\/American settlers.\u003cbr\u003e- Civil and military affairs on the frontier leading up to and during statehood. \u003cbr\u003e-------------------------\u003cbr\u003eJohn 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. \u003cbr\u003e====================================\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease see my other auctions \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThank You\u003c\/span\u003e \r\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eRefund Policy: We will issue a FULL REFUND, 100% money back if you are not satisfied with your purchase. Items must be returned to us within 20 days in order to receive a refund or replacement. Buyer is responsible for shipping costs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e","brand":"Motka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51989782593838,"sku":null,"price":287.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/8017\/0286\/files\/204678-003jpg.jpg?v=1777254761","url":"https:\/\/motka.store\/products\/1859-history-of-indiana-by-john-dillon-illustrated-antique-w-maps","provider":"Motka","version":"1.0","type":"link"}