The Illinois Country, 1673-1818 (1920)

The Illinois Country, 1673-1818 is a historical book written by Clarence Walworth Alvord in 1920. The book covers the history of the Illinois Country, which includes the present-day states of Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, and parts of Michigan and Ohio. The book starts with the arrival of French explorers in the region in 1673 and ends with the admission of Illinois as a state in 1818.The book provides a detailed account of the French colonial period in the Illinois Country, including the establishment of settlements, the fur trade, and the interactions between the French and the Native Americans. It also covers the British and American periods, including the American Revolution and the War of 1812.Alvord's book is based on extensive research and primary sources, including government records, personal letters, and diaries. The book is written in a scholarly style and includes footnotes and a bibliography. It is considered a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Illinois Country and the early history 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.