The Career Of The Marquis De Mores In The Bad Lands Of North Dakota - Hardcover

by Arnold O. Goplen (Author)

The Career of the Marquis de Mores in the Bad Lands of North Dakota is a historical non-fiction book written by Arnold O. Goplen. The book chronicles the life and career of the French aristocrat Antoine-Amedee-Marie-Vincent-Manca de Vallombrosa, also known as the Marquis de Mores, who arrived in North Dakota in the late 19th century. The Marquis de Mores was a complex character, who was both a visionary entrepreneur and a controversial figure. He established a meatpacking plant, a stagecoach line, a newspaper, and a town in the Badlands of North Dakota, but he also had a reputation for arrogance and ruthlessness. The book explores the Marquis de Mores' life in North Dakota, including his interactions with the Native American tribes, his involvement in the cattle industry, and his political ambitions. It also delves into the Marquis de Mores' personal life, including his marriage to Medora von Hoffman, the daughter of a wealthy New York family, and his eventual downfall due to financial troubles and legal issues. Overall, The Career of the Marquis de Mores in the Bad Lands of North Dakota provides a fascinating look at a pivotal figure in North Dakota's history and sheds light on the challenges and opportunities of the American West during the late 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.