Title Compendium of history, reminiscence and biography of western Nebraska : containing a history of the state of Nebraska, embracing an account of early explorations, early settlement, Indian occupancy, Indian history and traditions, territorial and state organizations; a review of the political history; and a concise history of the growth and development of the state; also a compendium of reminiscence of western Nebraska, containing biographical sketches of hundreds of prominent old settlers and representative citizens of western Nebraska, with a review of their life work; their identity with the growth and development of the region; reminiscences of personal history and pioneer life and other interesting and valuable matter which should be preserved in history.