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Battle of Bad Axe on the Mississippi

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An illustration from the book Das Illustrirte Mississippithal of the Battle of Bad Axe being fought on the river.

Date Created:
1830
Creator:
Lewis, Henry, 1819-1904

Publication Information

Creator
Lewis, Henry, 1819-1904
Date Created
1830

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
21 x 26 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
NF Black Hawk

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W01389O
Legacy ID
WHi 2466

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