Life Along the Illinois River

by David Zalaznik

Book Overview

The Illinois River flows through the heart of Illinois, beginning in the northeast of the state at the confluence of the Kankakee River and the Des Plaines River in Will County and extending 270 miles to the southwest, where it joins the Mississippi River at Grafton in Jersey County. A major colonial trade route and home to a diverse range of wildlife, the Illinois River still serves a vital role in shipping and fishing. Many people depend on this...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0252033930
• ISBN13: 9780252033933
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: University of Illinois Press
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 2.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 11.8" x 10.5"