Download or read book Stories of Illinois Classic Reprint written by Mara L. Pratt and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-03-19 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Stories of Illinois We are sure that our grand old Lake Michigan was once very much higher than it is now. We are sure that once Lakes Superior, Huron, and Michigan - all three - poured their waters down through our own Illinois River to the Mississippi, then through the Mississippi to the Gulf of Mexico. It does seem almost unbelievable But wait! Have you ever noticed those long, long bluffs on either side of the Illinois River? They are a great' distance from the present banks of the river, to be sure a whole mile apart we are told. And, really, now that you come to look at them, they do look for all the world as if they were water worn, do they not? See the long horizontal lines the stained rock, the worn ridges. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Download or read book The Story of Illinois Classic Reprint written by Theodore Calvin Paese and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-03-22 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Story of Illinois This volume is an attempt to present a short readable history of the state of Illinois, embody ing the results of the latest research. Naturally it is based to a considerable extent on the five volume Centennial History of Illinois, but for most-of the period covered by the volume the body of source material has been carefully ex amined. Still, my indebtedness to the other au thors of the Centennial History, especially to Pro fessor Clarence W. Alvord, Will be apparent to anyone who is acquainted with their work. I have also to express my gratitude to Dr. Otto L. Schmidt for encouragement and kindly criticism. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Download or read book Perrin s History of Illinois Classic Reprint written by J. Nick Perrin and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2016-10-14 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Perrin's History of Illinois This is an attempt to present the outline of Illinois history in such a form as to furnish a system, which will secure to the student a convenient index for the further ance of his studies and will enable the historian to avail himself of the groundwork upon which he may build. Quite a number of voluminous historical works, contain ing data concerning the various events which have trans pired in this state, have been issued and these may be con sulted for detailed information. This work aims simply at a brief arrangement, in systematic and chronological form, of leading events, in order to furnish a convenient indicator for those who are desirous of being assisted in pursuing their investigations systematically. The task of writing a full and detailed account of the happenings, which have occurred upon the soil of Illinois within the last two hundred and thirty-two years, will be left to more ambitious historical compilers and commentators. The ambition of the author of this work will be realized and gratified if he may succeed in infusing a spirit of re search into others'by indicating to them'the' importance of the history of our state through this brief recital. Hence, it has been deemed adequate to the scope of this work to give solely that important chain of incidents, which in itself is sufficient to enlist the attention of those who are interested in the history of a people who have. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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Download or read book A Woman s Story of Pioneer Illinois Classic Reprint written by Christiana Holmes Tillson and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-03-23 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from A Woman's Story of Pioneer Illinois N The Lakeside Classics for 1918 were pre sented several pictures, by contemporary observers, of society and conditions in. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Download or read book The Graysons written by Edward Eggleston and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-03-24 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Graysons: A Story of Illinois I had thought to close up the cycle of my stories of life in the Mississippi Valley with Roxy, which was published in 1878. But when I undertook by request of the alitor to write a short story for The Century Magazine, and to found it on a legendary account of one of President Lincoln's trials, the theme grew on my hands until the present novel was the result. It was written mostly at Nervi, near Genoa, where I could not by any possibility have verified the story I had received about 1867 from one of Lincoln's old neighbors. To have investigated the accuracy of my version of the anec dote would have been, indeed, to fly in the face and eyes of providence, for popular tradition is itself an artist rough hewing a story to the novelist's hands. During the appear ance of this novel in serial form I have received many letters from persons acquainted in one way or another with the actors and sufferers in the events, of which these here related are the ideal counterparts. Some of these letters contain in formation or relate incidents of so much interest that I have it in mind to insert them in an appendix to some later edition. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Download or read book John St John written by Nephi Anderson and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-12-03 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from John St. John: A Story of Missouri and Illinois A little girl looked timidly into the room as she pushed the door half open. A stream of sunlight entered with her and lay as a patch of yellow on the rich brown carpet, burnishing, as it swept by, the golden tresses of the child. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Download or read book A Student s History of Illinois Classic Reprint written by George W. Smith and published by . This book was released on 2016-06-27 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from A Student's History of Illinois The author's experience in teaching Illinois History for the past dozen years justifies the belief that he knows what may be omitted and what should be included in a good text on Illinois History. The revised edition will have the advantage Of this knowledge. Maps and illustrations in history texts are valuable in proportion to what they reveal Of the real historic move ment. In this age of illustrated literature and travel, the need of pictures in history texts has greatly decreased. This theory is the justification for the omission of many pictures which appeared in the first edition. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Download or read book Waller s Brief History of Illinois Classic Reprint written by Elbert Waller and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-02 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Waller's Brief History of Illinois Illinois has contributed so largely to American history that we cannot fully comprehend the story of our beloved country unless we know something of the trials and triumphs of the people who have given to Illinois its prominence in national affairs. It is my aim here to present the important facts in Illinois history in chronological order and in brief and tangible shape without making any attempt at rhetorical display. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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Download or read book The County of Illinois Classic Reprint written by Clarence Walworth Alvord and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-02-06 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The County of Illinois This is not the place to tell the earliest history of this region, of the exertions of the French to settle and hold the Mississippi valley, or of that inevitable struggle with England which ensued; for the narrative of the documents printed in these pages be longs to a later period. When their story begins the American Revolution was at its height, and the echoes of that struggle, heard on the banks of the Mississippi, had awakened in the hearts of the French habitants a fond hope of freedom; when their story ends, the constitution of the United States had been adopted and the new-born nation was prepared to attempt the solution of the difficult problems incident to her heritage in the West. Between these dates the American frontiersmen had found their way to the Illinois and the dramatic struggle of Anglo - Saxon energy with Gallic quietism had begun. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Download or read book History of Illinois Classic Reprint written by Luther Emerson Robinson and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-12-23 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from History of Illinois It is believed that teachers who use the book will be able to make the study of Illinois history more interesting and instructive if they correlate it with the history of the United States, using the history of the nation as a background for the study of state history. It will be easy to show pupils how the state history fits into the story 'of the nation, especially in chapters of state history on such subjects as Joliet and Marquette, La Salle, George Rogers Clark, The French and Indian War, Slavery in Illinois, Railroads, lincoln-douglas Debates, and Outbreak of the Civil War. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Download or read book Spanish Peggy written by Mary Hartwell Catherwood and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-03-08 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Spanish Peggy: A Story of Young Illinois People knew that the cooper let young Lincoln turn his shop into a study an hour or two every evening, and no one before this night had come picking at the latch. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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