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Title: An
illustrated history of north Idaho : embracing Nez
Perces, Idaho, Latah, Kootenai and Shoshone counties,
state of Idaho (1903)
This book offers a history of settlers as well as
Indians in the northern counties of Idaho, including
extensive biographical sketches of prominent citizens.
Pages: 1,515
Adobe
PDF
format on a Professionally Labeled, Gift Quality CD.
:: PREFACE ::
Offering this volume to the public, its publishers can
hardly hope that it will in all respects meet the
approval of those whose golden opinions are so ardently
desired. The accuracy and completeness of such a work
depend not alone on the conscientiousness and care of
the compilers, but more especially upon the amount and
quality of the materials which happen to have been
preserved.
For months the editorial force of the company has been
searching with zeal and avidity for everything which
could possibly throw light upon the past and present of
Nez Perces, Idaho, Latah, Kootenai and Shoshone
counties. Their search has not been as successful as
they could wish, but they have done the best they could
under the circumstances. It is thought that practically
all printed matter which directly or indirectly related
to the subject has been examined. Where no
contemporaneous printed accounts could be found, the
editors have been compelled to rely upon the testimony
of pioneer settlers who took part in the events which
they relate. In such cases they have, when possible,
verified the statements of one man by those of another,
knowing how treacherous and deceptive the memory
frequently proves. But, with all vigilance, we can not
feel sure that erroneous statements have not crept into
the volume, and we feel constrained to invoke the kind
charity of the reader to the faults he may The special
histories of Latah and Kootenai counties were prepared
by John M. Henderson alone; the general chapters on
North Idaho and the special histories of Nez Perces,
Idaho and Shoshone counties by William S. Shiach,
assisted by Harry B. Averill.
The compilers have almost invariably been received with
courtesy by those whom they have had occasion to
approach, and to all who have in any way assisted, their
sincere gratitude is hereby cordially extended. To make
specific acknowledgements to everyone to whom they are
due is impossible, but we must in a special way bear
testimony to the kindly assistance rendered by the
committees who have perused the manuscript histories of
the different counties, giving us the benefit of their
ripe knowledge and experience.
Special acknowledgements are due the Lewiston Teller,
the Lewiston Tribune, the Nez Perce News, the Idaho
County Free Press, the Grangeville Standard, the
Spokesman-Review, of Spokane, the Coeur d'Alene Sun, the
Wallace Press, the North Idaho Star, the Moscow Mirror,
the Rathdrum Tribune, and to the various other
newspapers whose names are to be found in the chapter on
the press, for the use of valuable files, without which
a work of this character would be impossible. The
congressional reports have given us valuable assistance,
as have also the works of the various geologists who,
under the direction of the department of the interior,
have made geological and topographical surveys of
various portions of north Idaho. Works in the Lewiston,
Spokesman-Review and Wallace libraries have been pressed
into service, and to the librarians of these libraries
the thanks of the publishers is extended.
They are also grateful to various state and county
officials for courtesies cheerfully accorded in
directing the compilers to sources of official
information and in some instances making investigations
for them.
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