Publisher's Synopsis
""Three Score Years And Ten, Lifelong Memories Of Fort Snelling, Minnesota: And Other Parts Of The West"" is a memoir written by Charlotte Ouisconsin Van Cleve in 1888. The book chronicles her life growing up in the mid-19th century in Minnesota and her experiences living near Fort Snelling, a military outpost established in the early 1800s. Van Cleve writes about her family's struggles and triumphs as they settled in the Minnesota Territory, including her father's role as a missionary to the Dakota people. She also recounts her experiences during the Dakota War of 1862, a conflict between the Dakota people and the United States government that resulted in the forced relocation of thousands of Dakota people. In addition to her memories of Fort Snelling and Minnesota, Van Cleve also writes about her travels to other parts of the West, including Colorado and California. She provides vivid descriptions of the landscapes, people, and customs she encountered during her journeys. Overall, ""Three Score Years And Ten"" offers a unique perspective on life in the American West during the mid-19th century, as well as insight into the experiences of women and families during this time period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
