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Small octavo (7 3/4 by 5 1/4 inches) [9] 314 pages, black and white photo portrait of the author, fold out map at back, red cloth binding with title in gilt on front cover and spine, original first edition.Very good condition, autographed presentation from the author. The author was father of the well known playwright and essayist George Ade; and he was one of the oldest settlers in Newton county, and he assisted in its organization.
He writes, "Most of the subject matter offered herewith was prepared during 1910 and was written, partly because I had been requested by friends to do so."
"Local historians may well congratulate themselves on Mr. Ade's frame of mind . . . . " "Many facts and reminiscences are here brought to light which would otherwise have been lost." "The first chapters give a good account by way of personal experiences of early conditions while the later ones contain much information in convenient form about the men and institutions of the county."
"Lists of county officials, pastors… Read More