The History Of Illinois: From Its Earliest Settlement In The Present Time (1869)

By William Henry Carpenter

Book Overview

""The History of Illinois: From Its Earliest Settlement in the Present Time"" is a comprehensive historical account of the state of Illinois, written by William Henry Carpenter and published in 1869. The book covers the early exploration and settlement of the region by French and British explorers, the establishment of the Illinois Territory, and the state's role in the Civil War. Carpenter also provides detailed information on the state's geography, natural resources, and economy, as well as its political and social history. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Illinois or the Midwest region of the United States.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166306240
• ISBN13: 9781166306243
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"