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NARRATIVE OF THE MASSACRE AT CHICAGO (SATURDAY), AUGUST 15, 1812, AND OF SOME PRECEDING EVENTS. SECOND EDITION, WITH ILLUSTRATIONS, ADDITIONAL NOTES, AND INDEX.
Chicago: Fergus Printing Company, 1914. Second edition. 8vo., 71 pp. Publisher's original printed wrappers bound-in full red morocco with title in gilt along the spine, light rubbing at the hinges; chipped along the fore edge of the front wrapper. A very good copy. Item #50757
Howes K-170 " Most notable historical narrative from Chicago's pioneer press; based upon conversations with Mrs. Helm and other survivors." Streeter Sale 1480 (first edition) " One of the great Chicago books. It is the earliest separately printed account of the Chicago Massacre, written originally for the grandchildren of John Kinzie, the first permanent settler of Chicago..."
Price: $350.00