Illinois Country, 1673-1818 (1920)

The Illinois Country, 1673-1818 is a historical book written by Clarence Walworth Alvord in 1920. The book provides a comprehensive account of the Illinois Country, which was a region in North America that encompassed the present-day states of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin. The book covers the period from the arrival of the French explorers in 1673 to the year 1818 when Illinois became a state of the United States.Alvord's work is based on extensive research and primary sources, including diaries, letters, and official documents. He describes the interactions between the various Native American tribes and the French and British explorers and settlers, as well as the conflicts that arose among them. The book also covers the development of the fur trade, agriculture, and transportation in the region.The Illinois Country, 1673-1818 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Midwest and the early American frontier. It provides a detailed account of the people and events that shaped the region and contributed to its eventual incorporation into 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.