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Letters From Illinois (1818) is a collection of letters written by Morris Birkbeck, an Englishman who traveled to the United States in 1817 to explore the possibility of settling in the newly opened western territories. The letters were originally published in the London Courier... Read Full Overview

Letters From Illinois (1818) is a collection of letters written by British author Morris Birkbeck during his journey to and settlement in the state of Illinois in the early 19th century. The book provides a first-hand account of Birkbeck's experiences in America, including his... Read Full Overview

Reprint of the original, first published in 1926.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1926.

This volume is a unique and valuable collection of letters written by early settlers in Illinois, including Morris Birkbeck, one of the founders of the English Prairie settlement. The letters offer a vivid and personal perspective on life in the early years of Illinois statehood,... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview