The American Pioneer, A monthly Periodical, Devoted to the Objects of the Logan Historical Society; or, To Collecting and Publishing Sketches Related to the Early Settlement and Successive Improvements to the Country.

2 Vols. modern calf spine and orange cloth, spine lettered in gilt, illustrated, 448, 480 pp. Ownership label on front endpapers, light edgewear and rubbing, 1" split at head of spine on second volume, split on frontispiece, several marginal tears, ink signature on front endpaper, some foxing & soiling within; else very good. Complete run of this relatively short-lived publication that includes 22 issues in all. The goal of this very interesting series was to collect and preserve information about the early frontier (Ohio Valley). The Logan Historical Society was named after the Mingo Indian Chief (Logan) who was a great orator and friend of the White man in the early days. A great source of information on the Ohio Valley and Western Expansion. Field states “The great mass of historical material in these two volumes is composed of Journals of campaigns against the Indians, Narratives of Captivity, Incidents of Border Warfare, Biographical Sketches of Frontiersmen, Indian Warriors, and White Scouts. Everything relating to the Aborigines finds these volumes a place which is in effect, a great storehouse of incidents, and historical data regarding them.”