The Life of Isaac Ingalls Stevens, Volume 2 (of 2)

The son chronicles the governor's later public career, focusing on his administration of frontier policy, diplomatic negotiations with coastal and inland Indigenous nations, and vivid accounts of treaty councils and encampments. It examines regional political controversies, boundary disputes, and his involvement in party politics and land claims. Detailed descriptions of exploratory surveys, maps, and portraits accompany accounts of efforts to secure posts, manage Indigenous unrest, and organize escorts for councils. Military service during the Civil War and his death in battle conclude the narrative, interwoven with personal recollections and documentary material that illustrate his character and official conduct.