This very large heavy leather hardcover book titled “An Illustrated History of North Idaho Embracing Nez Perces, Idaho, Latah, Kootenai, and Shoshone Counties in State of Idaho” was published by Western Historical Publishing Company in 1903. It contains a great deal of Idaho territory information relating to Native Americans and early pioneers. The book deals with the cultural, political, economic, military, biographical, and geologic history in Idaho.
This edition was donated to the Museum by the A.J. Kent family and has been used quite often for historical research. One biography is about E.L. Bonner and has been incorporated by the educational committee into the Mr. Bonner story presented each year to the fourth grade classes. His biography is not consistent with the facts written about him in Montana history books. The difference is explained to the students in a very intriguing way. If you wish to know the “true story” of E.L. Bonner, plan to visit the Museum when it opens.