Lewis F. Crawford

The book ""History of North Dakota, V3: North Dakota Biography"" by Lewis F. Crawford is a comprehensive account of the history of North Dakota, a state located in the northern United States. The book is the third volume in a series and focuses on the biographies of notable individuals who have played a significant role in the development of the state. The book begins with an overview of the state's history, starting from the pre-colonial era and continuing through the present day. It covers the state's early Native American inhabitants, the arrival of European explorers and settlers, and the state's role in the Civil War and other major events in American history. The bulk of the book is dedicated to the biographies of prominent North Dakotans, including politicians, business leaders, artists, and other influential figures. Each biography provides a detailed account of the individual's life, career, and contributions to the state of North Dakota. Throughout the book, Crawford provides insights into the social, economic, and political factors that have shaped North Dakota's history. He also explores the state's unique culture and traditions, including its agricultural heritage and its vibrant Native American communities. Overall, ""History of North Dakota, V3: North Dakota Biography"" is an informative and engaging read for anyone interested in the history of North Dakota, the Midwest, or the United States as a whole. 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.

Ben Arnold (Connor), soldier, gold-seeker, bullwhacker, scout, hunter, cowboy, trader, miner, interpreter, and homesteader, epitomized the restless frontiersman. Through Arnold's recollections, the reader can experience life in the post-Civil War West.""The young Indians did not want to part with the Black Hills at any price, and not until the latter part of September did the treaty finally get under way. The treaty was attended by many renowned chiefs and their prominent followers. They were suspicious of the whites and it seemed evident from the first that the conference would not be able to accomplish its purpose-the bloodless acquisition of the Black Hills. Fortunately for me I had brought over the mail from Running Water and had the opportunity of hearing the treaty. I had given out beef issues to every agency represented and interested in the Black Hills. I knew the chiefs and leading men in every Sioux tribe and was able to converse with them without the necessity of an interpreter.... The situation was so tense that soldiers were sent over from Fort Robinson. Bloodshed seemed eminent. Had a gun been accidentally discharged, the life of every white man present would have been snuffed out instantly.""""Arnold was a soldier in the Civil War, deserted on his second enlistment, and re-enlisted under an assumed name for service on the western Indian Frontier. On his way west, he helped to chase the guerrilla Quantrill, saw the smoke of burning Lawrence, traversed the Oregon Trail, and tarried by the way at Fort Kearney, Doby Town, Julesburg, and Fort Laramie. Stationed as a military guard on the telegraph line west of Laramie, Arnold herded horses, hunted bear, became acquainted with Joe Slade and other notorious plainsmen, and saw something of Brigham Young's Destroying Angels. Deserting again, Arnold went to the Snake River, across which he helped to ferry the ceaseless western-bound horde. Stampeding to Virginia City, he described the great Montana gold rush. He visited every trading post along the Missouri and became acquainted with all the characters of note, both white and Indian. Married to an Indian woman, he became skilled in Indian language and customs, took part as interpreter in the making of several treaties, and served as dispatch bearer in the Crook campaign."" - Horace Bagley, North Dakota Historical Quarterly