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This historical narrative recreates the early settlement period in Minnesota, focusing on Old Fort Snelling in the 1830s. Drawing on research from the Minnesota Historical Society and knowledge of the setting, Maud Hart Lovelace offers readers a vivid sense of time and place that appeals to both young adults and general audiences.
First publish date: 1929
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Maud Hart Lovelace
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