Remembering Galesburg

by Tom Wilson

Book Overview

Galesburg, Illinois, has made quite a name for itself since the first settlers arrived in 1836. It has witnessed the comings and goings of fifteen United States presidents, listened to Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong, seen the birth of an elephant and served as home of the man who brought the dandelion to America. Lifetime resident and city historian Tom Wilson captures the true spirit of the town through this charming collection of articles from his column,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1596296739
• ISBN13: 9781596296732
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: History Press
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 8.9"