History of Long Continent

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History of Long Continent
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Creator Nelson, Arthur W., 1880-1958
Title History of Long Continent
Dates 1890-1899
Abstract One of several fictional histories written by the Nelson brothers to document the development of the imaginary world they were creating. Written by Arthur Nelson, this history describes battles and other key events in the history of Long Continent. Two full-page color illustrations have been taped into the fold on smaller scraps of paper. The first is captioned "William J Little" and the second is captioned "Birt S Green" (sometimes referred to as Burt), the alter egos of Arthur Nelson and Elmer Nelson, respectively. Walter Nelson's alter ego, Ethan Allen, is not pictured although he and his men are described as having fought bravely.
Notes The item is undated but the finding aid indicates the entire collection was likely created during the 1890s.
Physical Description 1 item (18 pages : illustrations) ; 12 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
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 21
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