A History of Illinois, From Its Commencement As a State in 1818 to 1847
Publisher: Cornell University Library
Published: October 21, 2009
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 466
ISBN-13: 9781112516016
Subjects: History -- Americas
First sentence: In 1850 while the author of this work was on his death-bed he placed in my hands a manuscript, with the contents of which I was then wholly unacquainted, with the injunction that after his decease I should have it published for the benefit of his family.