NORTHERN IOWA. BY A PIONEER. CONTAINING VALUABLE INFORMATION FOR EMIGRANTS

Dubuque: Nonpareil Job Printing and Publishing House, 1858. 40pp. Stitched in original printed wrappers. Two frontis plates, "View of Dubuque, Iowa"; "Dubuque Female Seminary." Plate of 'Ward School House' at page 33. Closed tear [no loss] at pages 15-16. Light uniform toning. Good+.

The pamphlet, the first of two editions, describes public lands available for purchase by settlers, homesteading, railroads, and the many advantages of the Dubuque area for natural resources, healthy environment, climate, family-friendly settlements, economic opportunity and low poverty rates.
The Dubuque Emigrant Association was formed in early 1858. The rear wrapper prints the roster of directors, officers, executive committee, and traveling agent. Printed also is a "Notice to Emigrants," advising that the Association has "catalogues of a large quantity of Lands and Property for sale in Northern Iowa, including Improved Farms, Prairie and Timber Land, Village and City Lots, Houses and Lots, and Houses, Lots and Farms to rent."
FIRST EDITION. Howes I 72aa. 48 Decker 145. Graff 1163. Moffit 359.