Complete history of Big Continent

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Complete history of Big Continent
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Title Complete history of Big Continent
Title From First Page Nelsons complete history of the world
Dates 1890-1899
Abstract Divided into ten chapters, this history of the Nelson brothers' imaginary Big Continent is richly illustrated, largely in color. It begins with original settlement before moving on to George and Ethan Allen's presidencies and the battles with surrounding continents and nearby islands. Whether building a ship out of driftwood to be able to return home or quarrying granite to build a fort, the people of Big Continent are shown to be very brave and resourceful. They also are very interested in the trains, steam engines, fire engines, bridges and other technology and infrastructure that the Nelson brothers have incorporated into the history of Big Continent.
Notes The item is undated but the finding aid indicates the entire collection was likely created during the 1890s.
Physical Description 1 item (40 pages : illustrations) ; 14 cm
Languages English
Place of Creation Goshen (N.H.)
Genre Booklets
Genre Children's literature
Subject Imaginary places – Juvenile fiction
Subject Imaginary wars and battles – Juvenile fiction
Subject Adventure and adventurers – Juvenile fiction
Part of Nelson Family Juvenilia Collection of Pamela Russell and Murray McClellan
Finding Aid View the finding aid for this item's collection
Repository Amherst College Archives & Special Collections
Shelf Location Box 1 Folder 11
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