Description: The Making of Illinois: Historical Sketches by Irwin F. Mather published by A. Flanagan Publishers, Chicago, 1900. Hardcover. Illustrated. This book is a chronological narrative of the history of Illinois from its first exploration until the early 1900s. It is a useful for reference to teachers, schools, and librarians. The book features: a list of governors of Illinois, brief bibliographies, notable Illinois dates, the Constitution of the state of Illinois, and the Authorities consulted are given in the table of contents. TABLE OF CONTENTS AND BIBLIOGRAPHY: INTRODUCTORY *ILLINOIS The Mississippi Valley Geology of Illinois The West Illinois *THE INDIAN History of the United States by McMaster History of the United States by Bancroft Last of the Illinois Illinois and Indiana Tribes Annals of the West American State Papers * FRENCH AND BRITISH OCCUPATION Jolliet & Marquette La Salle Tonti * LA SALLE'S RETURN TO ILLINOIS Narrative & Critical History of America La Salle History of Illinois Early Voyages Historical Collection of Louisiana Journal of Father Marquette The Winning of the West * OLD KASKASKIA AND THE EARLY FRENCH Catholic Missions Early French Voyages New France Early History of Illinois Records of the Chicago Historical Society Magazine of American History *FORT CHARTRES AND THE BRITISH Illinois in the Eighteenth Century Early Settlements of N. West Territory Montcalm and Wolfe Conquest of Canada Settlements on the Mississippi in 1771 French Explorations *TERRITORIAL PERIOD * COL. GEORGE ROGERS CLARK AND THE AMERICAN OCCUPATION 97 Pioneer History of Illinois Campaign in the Illinois History of Indiana Vol IX. of Michigan Pioneer Collections Old Record Book Conquest of the North West * THE ORDINANCE OF 1787 The St. Clair Papers Charters and Constitutions Laws and Journals of Congress Illinois *THE ILLINOIS PIONEERS History of Indiana Pioneer History Illinois *THE ILLINOIS RANGERS *THE BLOCK HOUSES AND OLD FORT DEARBORN Field Book of War of 1812 History of Illinois by Edwards History of Illinois by Ford My Own Times Fort Dearborn History of Illinois by Brown * KEEL BOATS * STATE PERIOD * STATEHOOD AND THE CONSTITUTIONS Fergus' Historical Series-Chicago Illinois * THE FIGHT AGAINST SLAVERY Sketch of Edward Coles Memoirs of E. P. Lovejoy Alton Riots * OUR STATE CAPITALS Illinois History of Illinois by Ford Life of Edwards Report of Geo. Forquier-Senate Journal, Session 1831-35 American State Papers, Vols. XX, XXI * NAUVOO AND MORMONS Atlantic Monthly, December, 1869 History of Mormonism Ms. of Solomon Spaulding * TRANSPORTATION * ILLINOIS IN THE MEXICAN WAR History of the American War The Other Side, or a Mexican History of the War History of the Battle of Buena Vista *LINCOLN IN ILLINOIS Abraham Lincoln, a History McClure's Magazine Abraham Lincoln The Pioneer Boy * CIVIL WAR PERIOD * ILLINOIS IN THE GREAT WAR Grant's and Sherman's Memoirs The Story of the Fifty-fifth Illinois History of Illinois Century Magazine Illinois, Vol. II * CHICAGO * OUR STATE INSTITUTIONS * EDUCATION IN ILLINOIS State Reports Reports of State Supt. Pioneer History of Illinois College Catalogues * APPENDIX * GOVERNORS OF ILLINOIS * NOTABLE ILLINOIS DATES CONDITION: This book is in good condition. Tight binding, clean text. Book shows normal fairly minor signs of storage & age. Pages have turned yellow from age. Foxing to paper commensurate with age. The cover is worn, scuffed, soiled, stained, torn, and has edge wear. There is a tear on page 23. Please see pictures. THE PICTURES ARE TO BE CONSIDERED AS PART OF THE DESCRIPTION. PLEASE REVIEW THEM FOR A BETTER IDEA OF CONDITION.
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Book Title: The Making of Illinois: Historical Sketches
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Book Series: Historical
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Publisher: A. Flanagan Publishers
Original Language: English
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Vintage: Yes
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Publication Year: 1900
Type: Chronological
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Era: 1900s
Illustrator: various
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Author: Irwin F. Mather
Features: Illustrated, List of governors of Illinois, Constitution of the state of Illinois, Illinois Important Dates, Statue of Abraham Lincoln Frontispiece, Indian Tribes of Illinois (Map), Lincoln Monument, Springfield Photo, Lincoln's Home, Springfield illustration, Forts & Settlements of the Early French (Map), View of Chicago in 1821 illustration, Bird's Eye View of Cairo, Illinois, illustration, Ulysses S. Grant (1822 – 1885) Photo, Edward Coles (1786 – 1868) Illustration, View of Old Fort Dearborn illustration, Art Institute, Chicago illustration, Fort Chartres illustration, Chicago Historical Association Building Photo, Kent Chemical Laboratory, University of Chicago illustration, George Rogers Clark (American military officer) illustration, Arthur St. Clair (1737 - 1818) illustration, Kaskaskia (First Capital of Illinois) illustration, Shadrach Bond (1773 - 1832) illustration, Stephen A. Douglas (1813 - 1861) illustration, Chief Chicagou (Native American leader) ILLUS
Genre: Personal narratives, Antiquarian & Collectible, Biographies & True Stories, American history, War & Combat, Nonfiction, Politics and government, Narrative and Critical History of America, History & Culture, History, Reference, Informational
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Topic: Native Americans, Pioneers, Catholic Missions, missionaries, architecture, buildings, War & Military, Early History of Illinois, French Mississippi Settlements, Indian massacres, French and Indian war, The Mexican-American War, American Revolutionary War, Crusade Against Slavery, Abraham Lincoln in Illinois, Illinois During the Civil War, Civil War (1861-1865), The Jolliet and Marquette Expedition, History of Mormonism, Military campaigns, Soldiers, Sailors, Early fauna, Railroads, Abolitionists
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