Life and Public Services of Hon. Willis A. Gorman
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Born in Kentucky in 1816, Willis A. Gorman moved west at an early age and eventually settled in Minnesota, where he played a prominent role in territorial politics. As the first governor of Minnesota after statehood, Gorman was instrumental in shaping the state's early history. In this biography, historian Cushman Kellogg Davis presents a detailed account of Gorman's life and career, highlighting his achievements as well as his controversies. With its focus on a pivotal figure in Minnesota's early development, this book offers a valuable perspective on the history of the American Midwest.
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