Title: The early history of Northern Illinois
Description: Section A is a brief sketch of the history of this territory from the beginning of Time to the admission of Illinois to statehood in the year 1818. This is meant to be the panoramic background against which the more important part of this book is thrown into relief. 
Section B is the more detailed and valuable part of this writing, the settling of Northern Illinois by the white men.
The focal points are: The Kellogg Trail, Crane's Grove, and Abe Lincoln.
Subjects: History, Illinois, history, Illinois, Northern Illinois Development Company
Places: Illinois, Kent, Baileyville, Mendota, Polo, Pearl City, Freeport, Van Brocklin, Kellog's Grove, Crane's Grove, Buffalo Grove, Galena, Savanna, Cherry Grove, Apple River, Scales Mound, Council Hill, Winslow, Ogle County, Stephenson county, Carroll County, Pecatonica river
People: Abe Lincoln, Black Hawk, Winnebago Indians, Oliver Kellogg
Time periods: The beginning of time to the admission of Illinois to statehood in the year 1818.