{"product_id":"a-history-of-illinois-thomas-ford-9781164133919","title":"A History Of Illinois: From Its Commencement As A State In 1814-1847 (1854)","description":"A History Of Illinois: From Its Commencement As A State In 1814-1847 is a book written by Thomas Ford and published in 1854. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of Illinois, from its early days as a state in 1814 to the year 1847. It covers various aspects of the state's history, including its political, social, and economic development.The book begins by discussing the early settlements in Illinois and the various Native American tribes that inhabited the region. It then goes on to discuss the state's involvement in the War of 1812 and its subsequent growth as a state. The book also covers the state's involvement in the Mexican-American War and its role in the abolitionist movement.Throughout the book, Ford provides a detailed account of the state's political history, including the various political parties and their leaders. He also discusses the state's social and cultural development, including the growth of religion, education, and the arts.In addition to providing a historical account of Illinois, the book also includes various maps and illustrations that help to bring the state's history to life. Overall, A History Of Illinois: From Its Commencement As A State In 1814-1847 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Illinois and the Midwest region of the United States.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 Event.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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Thomas Ford\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1164133918\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781164133919\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Kessinger Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/10\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 450\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.32lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.91d","brand":"Thomas Ford","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48484469309695,"sku":"9781164133919","price":38.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_c21438a9-5a24-4233-afba-bc3cc705bd41.jpg?v=1778044090","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/a-history-of-illinois-thomas-ford-9781164133919","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}