French And Indians Of Illinois River

By Nehemiah Matson

Book Overview

The book ""French and Indians of Illinois River"" by N. Matson is a comprehensive historical account of the interactions between French explorers and Native American tribes along the Illinois River in the 17th and 18th centuries. The author draws upon a range of primary sources, including journals, letters, and official documents, to provide a detailed and nuanced understanding of the cultural and political dynamics that shaped this region during this time period. The book covers topics such as the fur trade, intertribal warfare, and the impact of European diseases on Native populations. Through vivid descriptions and engaging storytelling, Matson offers readers a fascinating glimpse into a pivotal moment in American history.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: 1430464402
• ISBN13: 9781430464402
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"