The Illini: A Story Of The Prairies

By Clark E. Carr and Clark E. (Clark Ezra)

Book Overview

The Illini: A Story Of The Prairies is a historical fiction novel written by Clark E. Carr. The book is set in the early 1800s in the prairies of Illinois, and it tells the story of the Illini, a Native American tribe that once inhabited the region. The novel follows the life of Kaskaskia, a young Illini boy who is forced to leave his village after it is attacked by a rival tribe. Kaskaskia embarks on a journey to find a new home and along the way, he encounters various obstacles and challenges. He also meets other Native American tribes, as well as European settlers who are beginning to colonize the region. The Illini: A Story Of The Prairies is a gripping tale of survival, resilience, and the clash of cultures that shaped the early history of the American Midwest.1904. With 20 full-page portraits. Clark E. Carr was one of Galesburg�������s leading citizens in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries ������� lawyer, newspaper editor, postmaster, orator, writer and influential in politics and the community. Carr was thoroughly informed concerning the leading events that shaped the history of the state of Illinois. His comprehensive knowledge of all such was the basis of his authorship of several most interesting volumes including this fictionalized account, which is divided into three books: The Pioneer; Political Upheaval; and In Wartime.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: 1162807482
• ISBN13: 9781162807485
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 508 Pages
• Weight: 1.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"