Early History of Idaho
By Wm. John McConnell, Ex-U.S.
Senator and Governor
Who was present and cognizant of the events narrated
Published by Authority of the Idaho State Legislature
©1913
The author of "The Early History of Idaho" respectfully dedicates this book to the pioneers whose camp-fires and cabins first marked the advent of civilization into the mountains and valleys of Idaho; the men and women who transformed the silence of nothingness into the hum of industry and enterprise. May their children, and their children's children long enjoy the boon of freedom and prosperity bequeathed to them by their valiant and worthy ancestors. --W.J. McC.
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Chapter I....Introductory Chapter II....Origin of the Name Idaho Chapter III....Early Settlements Chapter IV....Gold Discoveries Chapter V....Outlaws and their Methods Chapter VI....Discovery of Boise Basin Chapter VII....Criminals Active in Mining Camps Chapter VIII....Territorial Offices Established Chapter IX....Magruder Murder-Pursuit, Arrest and Conviction Chapter X....Act to Create and Organize Skamania County Chapter XI....Early Events Chapter XII....Bogus Gold Dust and Other Things Chapter III....Human Lives in the Balance Chapter XIV....Placerville Tragedy Chapter XV....Ex-Sheriff Murdered Chapter XVI....Caleb Lyon Appointed Governor of Idaho Chapter XVII....Boise City Chosen Capital Chapter XVIII....Many Affairs of Interest Chapter XIX....Soldiers Suppress Legislative Riot Chapter XX....Indian Wars in Idaho Chapter XXI....Constitutional Convention |