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Author : George Washington Smith
Release : 1912
Genre : Illinois
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Book Synopsis A History of Southern Illinois by : George Washington Smith
Download or read book A History of Southern Illinois written by George Washington Smith. This book was released on 1912. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : John W. Allen
Release : 2010-02-23
Genre : History
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Book Synopsis It Happened in Southern Illinois by : John W. Allen
Download or read book It Happened in Southern Illinois written by John W. Allen. This book was released on 2010-02-23. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this collection of articles describing the people, places, and folkways of southern Illinois, John W. Allen provides entertaining and informative glimpses into the region’s past. Included here are sketches of the early pioneering days when wolves were literally chased from the door, stories about the many Indian artifacts discovered among the rolling hills and valleys of the area, and articles pertaining to the strategic role the region played during the Civil War. Allen also describes the activities of such infamous outlaws as Samuel Mason and the Harpe brothers as well as the famous Illinois-born heroes “Bat” Masterson, “Wild Bill” Hickok, and Wyatt Earp. In his warm and friendly style, Allen reminisces about the self-sufficient and satisfying rural life of a previous generation with its oxcarts, pie suppers, threshing machines, kerosene lamps, and blacksmith shops. Any reader interested in southern Illinois and its history will delight in this collection of stories from John W. Allen’s popular newspaper column, “It Happened in Southern Illinois.”
Author : Herbert K. Russell
Release : 2012-03-16
Genre : History
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Book Synopsis The State of Southern Illinois by : Herbert K. Russell
Download or read book The State of Southern Illinois written by Herbert K. Russell. This book was released on 2012-03-16. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In The State of Southern Illinois: An Illustrated History, Herbert K. Russell offers fresh interpretations of a number of important aspects of Southern Illinois history. Focusing on the area known as “Egypt,” the region south of U.S. Route 50 from Salem south to Cairo, he begins his book with the earliest geologic formations and follows Southern Illinois’s history into the twenty-first century. The volume is richly illustrated with maps and photographs, mostly in color, that highlight the informative and straightforward text. Perhaps most notable is the author’s use of dozens of heretofore neglected sources to dispel the myth that Southern Illinois is merely an extension of Dixie. He corrects the popular impressions that slavery was introduced by early settlers from the South and that a majority of Southern Illinoisans wished to secede. Furthermore, he presents the first in-depth discussion of twelve pre–Civil War, free black communities located in the region. He also identifies the roles coal mining, labor violence, gangsters, and the media played in establishing the area’s image. He concludes optimistically, unveiling a twenty-first-century Southern Illinois filled with myriad attractions and opportunities for citizens and tourists alike. The State of Southern Illinois is the most accurate all-encompassing volume of history on this unique area that often regards itself as a state within a state. It offers an entirely new perspective on race relations, provides insightful information on the cultural divide between north and south in Illinois, and pays tribute to an often neglected and misunderstood region of this multidimensional state, all against a stunning visual backdrop. Superior Achievement from the Illinois State Historical Society, 2013
Author : George Washington Smith
Release : 2000-01-01
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Book Synopsis A History of Southern Illinois by : George Washington Smith
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Author : George Washington Smith
Release : 1912
Genre : Illinois
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Book Synopsis A History of Southern Illinois by : George Washington Smith
Download or read book A History of Southern Illinois written by George Washington Smith. This book was released on 1912. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
