1888: Footprints of the Pioneers

Farny is once again working in conjunction with William Venable, this time for Footprints of the Pioneers in the Valley: A Centennial Sketch. arny illustrated six images for the book. Given Farny’s use of the symbol in all pictures, I can’t help thinking he had completed the illustrations prior to 1881, so it seems likely this book took a while to get published?