A history of Illinois from its commencement as a state in 1818 to 1847. Containing a full account of the Black Hawk War, the rise, progress, and fall of Mormonism, the Alton and Lovejoy Riots, and other important and interesting events
by Ford, Thomas, Gov
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- first
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About This Item
Chicago: S. C. Griggs & Co.; New York: Ivkison & Phinney, 1854. First edition, 12mo, pp. xvii, [2], 20-447, [1], [6] ads; original brown cloth, gilt-lettered spine; some foxing, cloth worn along the back joint, spine ends cracked; good and sound. Flake 3397; Howes F-254; Sabin 25070.
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- Rulon-Miller Books (US)
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- Title
- A history of Illinois from its commencement as a state in 1818 to 1847. Containing a full account of the Black Hawk War, the rise, progress, and fall of Mormonism, the Alton and Lovejoy Riots, and other important and interesting events
- Author
- Ford, Thomas, Gov
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- S. C. Griggs & Co.; New York: Ivkison & Phinney
- Place of Publication
- Chicago
- Date Published
- 1854
- Keywords
- Illinois , , ,
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