Letters From Illinois (1818)

By Morris Birkbeck, Laurence Binyon, Marcus Selden Goldman

Book 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 observations of the landscape, climate, and people of Illinois. Birkbeck also discusses his motivations for leaving England and his hopes for the future of his new home. Through his letters, Birkbeck offers a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities of frontier life in Illinois, as well as insights into the social and political climate of the time. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Illinois or the experiences of early American settlers.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: 1164851241
• ISBN13: 9781164851240
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 142 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"