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Author : Joseph Gillespie
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Total Pages : 82 pages
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Download or read book Recollections of Early Illinois and Her Noted Men written by Joseph Gillespie and published by . This book was released on 1880 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Isaac N. Arnold
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Total Pages : 450 pages
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Download or read book Recollections of Early Illinois and Her Noted Men written by Isaac N. Arnold and published by . This book was released on 1880 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Arthur Clinton Boggess
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Total Pages : 292 pages
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Download or read book The Settlement of Illinois, 1778-1830 written by Arthur Clinton Boggess and published by . This book was released on 1908 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Joseph Gillespie
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9781333331337
Total Pages : 70 pages
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Download or read book Recollections of Early Illinois and Her Noted Men written by Joseph Gillespie and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2016-08-24 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Recollections of Early Illinois and Her Noted Men: Read Before the Chicago Historical Society, March 16, 1880 While cultivating these narrow strips of land the men would be in close proximity to each other, ready at a moment's notice to assemble for mutual protection or assistance. This arrangement gave the French people, likewise, an opportunity to gratify their strong social tastes and feelings. On the other hand, there is nothing gregarious or social in the disposition of the American pioneer. He takes his family out into the wilds, and squats down wherever he finds water, timber, and game abundant. He builds a cabin, breaks up a few acres of ground, which he puts in corn, keeping in mind all the time that he is as far away from neighbors as is consistent with safety from Indians. He claims the whole country as belonging to him and his class. He has not the slightest conception of the rights of the aboriginal inhabitants. He regards it as his mission to drive them off, or what is preferable, to exterminate them. The minds of these men seem to have been so peculiarly constructed or perverted as to render it impossible for them to comprehend the fact that Indians have rights. They are Me manifest destiny - men par excellence. The time in which they are not occupied in the corn-patch is spent in the deepest forest solitudes, their only companions their dog and gun. Day in and day out, he creeps stealthily through the woods watching for game be it a buck or an Indian, the instant he perceives it his 'unerring ri e lays it dead at his feet. The savages in his front, and the wave of population coming after, equally annoy him. It is said that if your genuine pioneer hears his neighbor's chickens crow, he is off into the more profound depths of the wilderness, and gives up his cabin and his clearing, and goes off muttering his curses against the Indians and the Yankees. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works."
Author : Joseph Gillespie
Publisher : General Books
ISBN 13 : 9781235324772
Total Pages : 24 pages
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Download or read book Recollections of Early Illinois and Her Noted Men; Read Before the Chicago Historical Society, March 16th, 1880 written by Joseph Gillespie and published by General Books. This book was released on 2012-01-14 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1880. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... His defeat hastened his death. He died soon after from consumption. Illinois never had his superior on the floor of Congress. Gov. Edwards was placed in rather a dilemma. His relations with Gen. Jackson were of the most cordial character. On the other hand, he wished to sustain his son-in-law, and so he rather halted between two opinions; but he was a very great and conspicuous man, even in those days, "when there were giants in the land." Adolphus Hubbard used to relate a rather amusing incident in connection with the governor. Hubbard was annoying him for a letter of recommendation, which he said the governor had promised to give, so the letter was handed to him. "But," said Hubbard, in his lisping way, "contrary to the uthage amongst gentlemen, he thealed it up; and, contrary to the uthage amongst gentlemen, I broke it open. And what do you think? Instheau of being a letter of recommendation, the old rathscal abuthsea me like a pickpocket.."1 don't vouch for the authenticity of Hubbard's story, but it was considered a good joke, whether true or not. Gov. Edwards was born in Maryland, and emigrated, when he was very young, to Kentucky, where he rose rapidly into public notice and attained a National reputation. He soon became a distinguished member of the court of appeals of that State, and his opinions were characterised by profound research and ability. Owing to the great amount of land litigation in Kentucky, and the zeal and ambition of the lawyers, her courts and bar, soon stood confessedly at the front for learning and accuracy in the law concerning real estate. Edwards was soon appointed governor of the Territory of Illinois, and vested with the power and patronage appertaining to that important and responsible trust. The late Judge Nathaniel Pope--one ...
Author : Joseph Gillespie
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9781334057465
Total Pages : 236 pages
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Download or read book Recollections of Early Illinois and Her Noted Men written by Joseph Gillespie and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2016-10-25 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Recollections of Early Illinois and Her Noted Men: Read Before the Chicago Historical Society, March 16th, 1880 The French maintained amicable relations with the Indians, while no Indians were permitted to live in the neighborhood of these Americans. The Frenchman had more humanity, greater sense of justice, and stronger social feeling, than the American; but he was not so self-reliant. He had either lost his individu ality, or never had any, whilst that of the American became over weening; and to the lack of this quality may be attributed the comparative incapacity of the French for successful colonization. While, on the other hand, the Americans thrive and grow beyond anything the world has ever known. They swallow up and assim ilate everything that comes within the sphere of their in uence. Anybody but the Indian and the Chinese may come in, but he must Americanize; that is, things must go on American fash ion. Our laws, our language, and our institutions must prevail. We will not tolerate any class within our sphere who is not 0 us in all these respects. Those who try to adopt our customs, learn our language, and profess to reverence our Constitution and form of Government, and become naturalized, we receive with open arms; but woe betide the luckless Wight who wears a pig-tail' and blouse, and professes to take no interest in our Government, and arranges to have his bones transferred to the land of his birth for burial. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works."
Author : John Moses
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Total Pages : 630 pages
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Download or read book Illinois, Historical and Statistical written by John Moses and published by . This book was released on 1889 with total page 630 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Arthur Clinton Boggess
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Total Pages : 318 pages
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Download or read book The Settlement of Illinois, 1778-1830 written by Arthur Clinton Boggess and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-08-01 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Settlement of Illinois, 1778-1830" by Arthur Clinton Boggess. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
Author : Alonzo Rothschild
Publisher : Good Press
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Total Pages : 278 pages
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Download or read book "Honest Abe": A Study in Integrity Based on the Early Life of Abraham Lincoln written by Alonzo Rothschild and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2019-12-05 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ""Honest Abe": A Study in Integrity Based on the Early Life of Abraham Lincoln" by Alonzo Rothschild "Honest Abe" was a nickname that Abraham Lincoln was given at a young age which showcased his integrity which endured throughout his life. In this book, Rothschild uses Lincoln as a subject of study as he delves into the concept of integrity in the wider population. To this day, this book is a useful resource for those studying both American history, and the social sciences.
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Download or read book Bibliotheca Americana written by and published by . This book was released on 1886 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book The Publishers' Trade List Annual written by and published by . This book was released on 1880 with total page 1856 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : David Ress
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 078642639X
Total Pages : 213 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (864 download)
Download or read book Governor Edward Coles and the Vote to Forbid Slavery in Illinois, 1823-1824 written by David Ress and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2006-09-13 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: His greatest work began as a misinterpretation. Edward Coles, former Virginian aristocrat and future governor of Illinois, began his move westward under the impression that the Northwest Ordinance straightforwardly banned slavery in all territories north of the Ohio River. This impression, however, was much more absolute in law than it ever was in fact. The reality of the situation was that slaveholders moved to territories such as Illinois and brought their lifestyle with them. So-called indentured servants, whose condition was supposedly a result of their own choices, were often simply slaves by another name. Having freed his slaves (some of whom nevertheless chose to remain with him) once he reached northern territory, Coles was appalled at the reality he found upon reaching his destination. A confirmed abolitionist, Cole soon set in motion one of the first true anti-slavery campaigns in the United States, resulting in a referendum that would ban slavery from Illinois once and for all. This biographical volume details the life and times of Illinois' second governor, the "improbable" Edward Coles. The book discusses his Virginian roots and his associations with men such as Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. It traces the motivations and circumstances which led a man with a confirmed Southern upbringing and definitive political connections to break the mold and uphold his unpopular moral beliefs. The main focus of the work, however, is Coles' work against slavery in Illinois. His political campaign, his lifestyle and his critics are all discussed. Views from contemporaries, who saw Coles as "a man who made a great thing happen," place Coles within the political atmosphere of the day and belie the neglect which he received in later years. Coles own writings add a personal note to an otherwise forgotten political story. A number of period photographs and an index are included.
Author : Reg Ankrom
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 147662044X
Total Pages : 238 pages
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Download or read book Stephen A. Douglas written by Reg Ankrom and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2015-04-07 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When newly elected Illinois State Representative Abraham Lincoln first saw 5'4" Stephen A. Douglas, he sized him up as "the least man I ever saw." With the introduction of Douglas's first bill in 1834, Lincoln soon thought differently. The General Assembly not only passed the bill, it appointed the 21-year-old Douglas State's Attorney of Illinois' largest judicial district, replacing John J. Hardin, one of Lincoln's most powerful political allies. It was the first of many Douglas-Lincoln contests in the decade ahead. Struggles over banking, internal improvements, party organizations, the seat of government and slavery--even romantic rivalry--put them on opposing sides long before the 1860 presidential election. These battles were Douglas's political apprenticeship and he would use what he learned to obstruct Lincoln--his friend and nemesis--while becoming the most powerful Democrat in the nation.
Author : Clarke, Robert, & Co., Cincinnati, O.
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Download or read book Catalogue of a Valuable Collection of Books and Pamphlets Relaing to America ... written by Clarke, Robert, & Co., Cincinnati, O. and published by . This book was released on 1883 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Author : M. Scott Heerman
Publisher : University of Pennsylvania Press
ISBN 13 : 0812295331
Total Pages : 346 pages
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Download or read book The Alchemy of Slavery written by M. Scott Heerman and published by University of Pennsylvania Press. This book was released on 2018-09-10 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this sweeping saga that spans empires, peoples, and nations, M. Scott Heerman chronicles the long history of slavery in the heart of the continent and traces its many iterations through law and social practice. Arguing that slavery had no fixed institutional form, Heerman traces practices of slavery through indigenous, French, and finally U.S. systems of captivity, inheritable slavery, lifelong indentureship, and the kidnapping of free people. By connecting the history of indigenous bondage to that of slavery and emancipation in the Atlantic world, Heerman shows how French, Spanish, and Native North American practices shaped the history of slavery in the United States. The Alchemy of Slavery foregrounds the diverse and adaptable slaving practices that masters deployed to build a slave economy in the Upper Mississippi River Valley, attempting to outmaneuver their antislavery opponents. In time, a formidable cast of lawyers and antislavery activists set their sights on ending slavery in Illinois. Abraham Lincoln, Lyman Trumbull, Richard Yates, and many other future leaders of the Republican party partnered with African Americans to wage an extended campaign against slavery in the region. Across a century and a half, slavery's nearly perpetual reinvention takes center stage: masters turning Indian captives into slaves, slaves into servants, former slaves into kidnapping victims; and enslaved people turning themselves into free men and women.
Author : Kurt E. Leichtle
Publisher : SIU Press
ISBN 13 : 0809389444
Total Pages : 283 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (93 download)
Download or read book Crusade Against Slavery written by Kurt E. Leichtle and published by SIU Press. This book was released on 2011-05-18 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Edward Coles was a wealthy heir to a central Virginia plantation, an ardent emancipator, the second governor of Illinois, the loyal personal secretary to President James Madison, and a close antislavery associate of Thomas Jefferson. Yet never before has a full-length book detailed his remarkable life story and his role in the struggle to free all slaves. In Crusade Against Slavery, Kurt E. Leichtle and Bruce G. Carveth correct this oversight with the first modern and complete biography of a unique but little-known and quietly influential figure in American history. Rejecting slavery from a young age, Coles's early wishes to free his family's slaves initially were stymied by legal, practical, and family barriers. Instead he went to Washington, D.C., where his work in the White House was a life-changing blend of social glitter, secretarial drudge, and distasteful political patronage. Returning home, he researched places where he could live out his ideals. After considerable planning and preparation, he left his family's Virginia tobacco plantation in 1819 and started the long trip west to Edwardsville, Illinois, pausing along the Ohio River on an emotional April morning to free his slaves and offer each family 160 acres of Illinois land of their own. Some continued to work for Coles, while others were left to find work for themselves. This book revisits the lives of the slaves Coles freed, including a noted preacher and contributor to the founding of what is now the second-oldest black Baptist organization in America. Crusade Against Slavery details Coles's struggles with frontier life and his surprise run and election to the office of Illinois governor as well as his continuing antislavery activities. At great personal cost, he led the effort to block a constitutional convention that would have legalized slavery in the state, which resulted in an acrimonious civil suit brought on by his political enemies, who claimed he violated the law by not issuing a bond of emancipation for his slaves. Although initially convicted by a partisan jury, Coles was vindicated when the Illinois Supreme Court overturned the decisions of the lower courts. Through the story of Coles's moral and legal battles against slavery, Leichtle and Carveth unearth new perspectives on an institution that was on unsure footing yet strongly ingrained in the business interests at the economic base of the fledgling state. In 1831, after less than a decade in Illinois-and after losing a bid for Congress-Coles left for Philadelphia, where he remained in correspondence with Madison about the issue of slavery. Drawing on previous incomplete treatments of Coles's life, including his own short memoir, Crusade Against Slavery includes the first published analysis of Madison's failure to free his slaves despite his plans to do so through his will and a fascinating exploration of Coles's struggle to understand Madison's inability to live up to the ideals both men shared.
