Peoria Stories: Tales from the Illinois Heartland

by Ken Zurski

Book Overview

From Ken Zurski, author of The Wreck of the Columbia, comes a collection of stories about people and events which helped shape a city and region. Included are profiles of Theodore Roosevelt, Abraham Lincoln, Charles Lindbergh and many other famous and not so famous figures who played a part in the rich history of Peoria and Central Illinois. Incorporating important historical milestones like the first flights, the rise of the automobile, and...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1937484238
• ISBN13: 9781937484231
• Release Date: October 2014
• Publisher: Amika Press
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"