Discovery And Conquests Of The Northwest V2: With The History Of Chicago (1900)

By Rufus Blanchard

Book Overview

""Discovery and Conquests of the Northwest V2: With the History of Chicago"" is a historical book written by Rufus Blanchard in 1900. The book is a comprehensive account of the early exploration and colonization of the Northwest region of the United States, including the states of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin. The author provides a detailed narrative of the expeditions of French explorers such as Marquette and Joliet, as well as the British and American explorers who followed them. The book also includes a comprehensive history of the city of Chicago, from its early days as a trading post to its rise as a major industrial center. The author provides a detailed account of the city's growth, its major industries, and its cultural and social life. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Northwest region and the development of one of America's most iconic cities.""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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1168166950
• ISBN13: 9781168166951
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 782 Pages
• Weight: 2.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"