A Message from Central South Dakota: Opportunity Land [cover title]
by [South Dakota]
- Used
- Condition
- Good.
- Seller
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Dobbs Ferry, New York, United States
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About This Item
Pierre, 1911. Good.. [18]pp. Original illustrated self-wrappers, stapled. Light wear and a few unrelated pencil annotation to wrappers. Small chip at foot of front wrapper. Light dust soiling and tanning. Rare promotional pamphlet for Pierre, South Dakota, and the surrounding region. This booklet contains numerous photographic reproductions that depict the architecture of Pierre at the beginning of the 20th century and the agricultural pursuits of the region, including a bird's-eye view of the town. The text discusses the "production of wealth unequalled" possible in South Dakota, and promotes opportunities in natural gas and oil in addition to a plethora of farming possibilities. Also with several testimonials of successful farmers and a section wonderfully titled, "A Plea for a More Manly Life, with South Dakota the Open Door." Not in OCLC.
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- Bookseller
- McBride Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 1021
- Title
- A Message from Central South Dakota: Opportunity Land [cover title]
- Author
- [South Dakota]
- Book Condition
- Used - Good.
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Place of Publication
- Pierre
- Date Published
- 1911
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McBride Rare Books
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Dobbs Ferry, New York
About McBride Rare Books
We specialize in American history, focusing on unique and eclectic materials such as archives, broadsides, vernacular photography, and interesting or unusual imprints. Particular fields of interest include Western Americana and Latin America.
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- Wrappers
- The paper covering on the outside of a paperback. Also see the entry for pictorial wraps, color illustrated coverings for...