The Story Of Illinois And Its People (1913)

The Story of Illinois and Its People is a historical account of the state of Illinois and its inhabitants, written by William Lewis Nida and first published in 1913. The book covers the state's history from its earliest days as a French colony to the early 20th century, and includes information on the state's geography, politics, economy, and culture. Nida also provides biographical sketches of many of the state's most famous citizens, including Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant, and Carl Sandburg. The book is written in a straightforward, accessible style, making it an excellent resource for anyone interested in the history of Illinois or the Midwest region 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.