The Early History Of Illinois

The book titled The Early History Of Illinois: From Its Discovery By The French In 1673 by Sidney Breese is a historical account of the state of Illinois from its earliest days. The book covers the period from the arrival of the French explorers in 1673 to the end of the Civil War in 1865.The author Sidney Breese was a prominent lawyer judge and politician in Illinois during the mid-19th century. He was also a historian and wrote several books on the history of Illinois.In this book Breese provides a detailed account of the early settlement of Illinois by the French including the establishment of trading posts and the interactions between the French and Native American tribes. He also covers the period of British rule and the American Revolution as well as the early years of statehood and the growth of Illinois as a center of agriculture industry and transportation.Throughout the book Breese provides insights into the political social and economic forces that shaped the development of Illinois. He also includes biographical sketches of many of the key figures in Illinois history including French explorers American pioneers and political leaders.Overall The Early History Of Illinois is a comprehensive and engaging account of the state's formative years written by a knowledgeable and passionate historian. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Illinois or the broader history of the United States.With A Biographical Memoir.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.