Corn Kings And One Horse Thieves

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Corn Kings and One-Horse Thieves

Author : James Krohe Jr
Publisher : SIU Press
ISBN 13 : 0809336030
Total Pages : 346 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (93 download)

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Download or read book Corn Kings and One-Horse Thieves written by James Krohe Jr and published by SIU Press. This book was released on 2017-07-26 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner, ISHS Annual Award for a Scholarly Publication, 2018 In Corn Kings and One-Horse Thieves, James Krohe Jr. presents an engaging history of an often overlooked region, filled with fascinating stories and surprising facts about Illinois’s midsection. Krohe describes in lively prose the history of mid-Illinois from the Woodland period of prehistory until roughly 1960, covering the settlement of the region by peoples of disparate races and religions; the exploitation by Euro-Americans of forest, fish, and waterfowl; the transformation of farming into a high-tech industry; and the founding and deaths of towns. The economic, cultural, and racial factors that led to antagonism and accommodation between various people of different backgrounds are explored, as are the roles of education and religion in this part of the state. The book examines remarkable utopian experiments, social and moral reform movements, and innovations in transportation and food processing. It also offers fresh accounts of labor union warfare and social violence directed against Native Americans, immigrants, and African Americans and profiles three generations of political and government leaders, sometimes extraordinary and sometimes corrupt (the “one-horse thieves” of the title). A concluding chapter examines history’s roles as product, recreation, and civic bond in today’s mid-Illinois. Accessible and entertaining yet well-researched and informative, Corn Kings and One-Horse Thieves draws on a wide range of sources to explore a surprisingly diverse section of Illinois whose history is America in microcosm.

Red State Blues

Author : Martha Bayne
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1948742071
Total Pages : 247 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (487 download)

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Download or read book Red State Blues written by Martha Bayne and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2018-06-01 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Much has been made of the 2016 electoral flip of traditionally Democratic states like Michigan, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, and Ohio to tip Donald Trump into the presidency. Countless think pieces have explored this newfound exotic constituency of blue voters who swung red. But what about those who remain true blue? Red State Blues speaks to the lived experience of progressives, activists, and ordinary Democrats pushing back against simplistic narratives of the Midwest as "Trump Country." They've been there all along, and as the essays in this collection demonstrate, they're not leaving anytime soon. With contributions by journalist and scholar Sarah Kendzior, Kenyon College president Sean Decatur, Pittsburgh city councilman Dan Gilman, and more.

Journal of the Illinois State Historical Society

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 464 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (31 download)

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Download or read book Journal of the Illinois State Historical Society written by and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Journal of Illinois History

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Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 40 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (31 download)

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Download or read book Journal of Illinois History written by and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Ballad of the White Horse

Author : G. K. Chesterton
Publisher : Aeterna Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 94 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Ballad of the White Horse written by G. K. Chesterton and published by Aeterna Press. This book was released on 2015-04-20 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Ballad of the White Horse is a poem by G. K. Chesterton about the idealized exploits of the Saxon King Alfred the Great. Written in ballad form, the work is usually considered one of the last great traditional epic poems ever written in the English language. The poem narrates how Alfred was able to defeat the invading Danes at the Battle of Ethandun under the auspices of God working through the agency of the Virgin Mary. In addition to being a narration of Alfred's military and political accomplishments, it is also considered a Catholic allegory. Chesterton incorporates a significant amount of philosophy into the basic structure of the story. Aeterna Press

The American Agriculturist

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 586 pages
Book Rating : 4.A/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The American Agriculturist written by and published by . This book was released on 1894 with total page 586 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The History of Antiquity (Vol. 1-6)

Author : Max Duncker
Publisher : e-artnow
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1624 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (64 download)

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Download or read book The History of Antiquity (Vol. 1-6) written by Max Duncker and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2020-07-17 with total page 1624 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The History of Antiquity" in 6 volumes is one of the best-known works by historian Max Duncker. The author's object in regard to the ancient East was not to retrace the beginning of human civilization, but rather to understand and establish the value and extent of those early phases of civilization to which the entire development of the human race goes back. The narrative embraces the independent civilizations of the ancient East which came to exercise a mutual influence on each other. First it follows the realm on the Nile and the kingdoms of Hither Asia as far as the point where the nations of Iran began to influence their destinies, and then it attempts to set forth the peculiar development of the Aryan tribes in the valleys of the Indus and the Ganges, down to the times of Tshandragupta and Asoka. Then follows the history of the Bactrians, the Medes, and the Persians, until the period when the nations of the table-land of Iran were united by Cyrus and Darius with the countries of Western Asia, when Aryan life and Aryan civilization gained the supremacy over the whole region from Ceylon to the Nile and the Hellespont. The forms of life at which the great empires of Asia had arrived are finally brought face to face with the more youthful civilization attained by the Hellenes in their mountain cantons. This new development is followed down to the first great shock when East and West met in conflict, and the Achaemenids sought to crush the Hellenes under the weight of Asia. With the failure of this attempt "The History of Antiquity" concludes. This carefully crafted e-artnow ebook is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents.

Return to the City of Joseph

Author : Scott C. Esplin
Publisher : University of Illinois Press
ISBN 13 : 0252050851
Total Pages : 248 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (52 download)

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Download or read book Return to the City of Joseph written by Scott C. Esplin and published by University of Illinois Press. This book was released on 2018-11-15 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the mid-twentieth century, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) returned to Nauvoo, Illinois, home to the thriving religious community led by Joseph Smith before his murder in 1844. The quiet farm town became a major Mormon heritage site visited annually by tens of thousands of people. Yet Nauvoo's dramatic restoration proved fraught with conflicts. Scott C. Esplin's social history looks at how Nauvoo's different groups have sparred over heritage and historical memory. The Latter-day Saint project brought it into conflict with the Community of Christ, the Midwestern branch of Mormonism that had kept a foothold in the town and a claim on its Smith-related sites. Non-Mormon locals, meanwhile, sought to maintain the historic place of ancestors who had settled in Nauvoo after the Latter-day Saints' departure. Examining the recent and present-day struggles to define the town, Esplin probes the values of the local groups while placing Nauvoo at the center of Mormonism's attempt to carve a role for itself within the greater narrative of American history.

The History of the Ancient Civilizations

Author : Max Duncker
Publisher : DigiCat
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1635 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (596 download)

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Download or read book The History of the Ancient Civilizations written by Max Duncker and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2023-11-15 with total page 1635 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The History of the Ancient Civilizations" in 6 volumes is one of the best-known works by historian Max Duncker. The author's object in regard to the ancient East was not to retrace the beginning of human civilization, but rather to understand and establish the value and extent of those early phases of civilization to which the entire development of the human race goes back. The narrative embraces the independent civilizations of the ancient East which came to exercise a mutual influence on each other. First it follows the realm on the Nile and the kingdoms of Hither Asia as far as the point where the nations of Iran began to influence their destinies, and then it attempts to set forth the peculiar development of the Aryan tribes in the valleys of the Indus and the Ganges, down to the times of Tshandragupta and Asoka. Then follows the history of the Bactrians, the Medes, and the Persians, until the period when the nations of the table-land of Iran were united by Cyrus and Darius with the countries of Western Asia, when Aryan life and Aryan civilization gained the supremacy over the whole region from Ceylon to the Nile and the Hellespont. The forms of life at which the great empires of Asia had arrived are finally brought face to face with the more youthful civilization attained by the Hellenes in their mountain cantons. This new development is followed down to the first great shock when East and West met in conflict, and the Achaemenids sought to crush the Hellenes under the weight of Asia. With the failure of this attempt "The History of Antiquity" concludes.

Utopia

Author : Thomas More
Publisher : Good Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 113 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (596 download)

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Download or read book Utopia written by Thomas More and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-03 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Utopia is a work of fiction and socio-political satire by Thomas More published in 1516 in Latin. The book is a frame narrative primarily depicting a fictional island society and its religious, social and political customs. Many aspects of More's description of Utopia are reminiscent of life in monasteries.

A Dictionary of American English on Historical Principles

Author : William Alexander Craigie
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 664 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book A Dictionary of American English on Historical Principles written by William Alexander Craigie and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 664 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Moon Nevada

Author : Scott Smith
Publisher : Moon Travel
ISBN 13 : 164049202X
Total Pages : 300 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (44 download)

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Download or read book Moon Nevada written by Scott Smith and published by Moon Travel. This book was released on 2018-06-05 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you're an adventure junkie, road-tripper, or card shark, Nevada has something for you. Pull off the perfect trip to the Silver State with Moon Nevada. Inside you'll find: Strategic itineraries for road-trippers, campers, skiers, and more The best road trips through Nevada, from three days on "the loneliest road in America" to a week covering Death Valley and the Extraterrestrial Highway, plus detailed information on travel times, distances, and directions The top sights and unique experiences: Explore caves and glaciers at Great Basin National Park, or go fishing, swimming, or boating on Lake Tahoe or Lake Mead. Marvel at the Hoover Dam, camp at a secluded alpine lake, and experience the authentic Wild West in a ghost town saloon. Try your hand at a slot machine and eat your way through an epic Las Vegas buffet, or visit one of Nevada's major festivals and shop for local turquoise jewelry in a Gold Rush town Local tips from longtime Nevadan Scott Smith on where to stay, when to go, and how to get around, plus advice for families with children and travelers with disabilities Full-color photos and detailed maps throughout Thorough background information on the landscape, climate, wildlife, and local culture Focused coverage of Reno, Las Vegas, Death Valley, Tahoe, Central Nevada, Elko, the Ruby Mountains, and more With Moon Nevada's practical tips and local insight, you can plan your trip your way. Spending more time at the lake? Try Moon Tahoe. Headed to the parks? Try Moon Yosemite National Park or Moon Death Valley National Park.

Ainslee's

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 980 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (319 download)

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Download or read book Ainslee's written by and published by . This book was released on 1903 with total page 980 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

History of the Norman Kings of England

Author : Thomas Cobbe
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 530 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (17 download)

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Download or read book History of the Norman Kings of England written by Thomas Cobbe and published by . This book was released on 1869 with total page 530 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Adventure

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 550 pages
Book Rating : 4.A/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Adventure written by and published by . This book was released on 1920 with total page 550 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

A Book of Scoundrels

Author : Charles Whibley
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 304 pages
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Download or read book A Book of Scoundrels written by Charles Whibley and published by . This book was released on 1897 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Selected Stories

Author : Henry O.
Publisher : Рипол Классик
ISBN 13 : 5521053476
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (21 download)

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Download or read book The Selected Stories written by Henry O. and published by Рипол Классик. This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: О. Генри – один из самых известных классиков американской литературы, признанный мастер короткой прозы. Его произведениям свойственны тонкий юмор, неожиданные развязки и яркие персонажи. В этот прекрасный сборник включены такие необычные и душевные произведения автора, как «Зелёная дверь», «Принцесса и пума», «Memento», «Разные школы» и многие другие. Читайте зарубежную литературу в оригинале!