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A Bicentennial Commemorative of the Prairie State - Readings from the ""Journal of the Illinois State Historical Society (Hardcover)
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A Bicentennial Commemorative of the Prairie State - Readings from the ""Journal of the Illinois State Historical Society (Hardcover)
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Culled from the Journal of the Illinois State Historical Society's
110-year archive of scholarship, this curated volume of more than
thirty articles offers insights into the colorful episodes,
meaningful events, and significant characters in the rich history
of Illinois. Edited by David W. Scott and selected by committee, A
Bicentennial Commemorative of the Prairie State celebrates the
state's two-hundred-year history with a broad scope of voices and
perspectives. The Illinois State Historical Society has published
books since its inception and its Journal continuously since 1908.
In collecting previously published articles here with attention to
both scholarship and readability, this book offers a varied and
nuanced look at the state's history. It brings to light many buried
treasures still relevant today. Organized chronologically, with a
short summary introducing each article, this compendium of Illinois
lore covers the early 1800s to the modern era. Localities covered
range from Chicago to Cairo and from Quincy to Urbana. Topics range
from the Underground Railroad to the Lincoln story, from the
Columbian Exposition to the Women's Suffrage amendment; and from
education reformers to civil rights activists in Chicago. Also
among the pages of the book are Civil War soldiers, politicians,
entrepreneurs, musicians, clergymen, civic leaders, farmers, and
union members. Major themes include achievements and breakthroughs,
setbacks and tragedies, conflict and cooperation, and cases of the
shameful and heroic. Scott includes an overview of the Illinois
State Historical Society's contributions to preserving Illinois
history through publications and other activities as well as its
expansions and reorganizations over the years. To enhance its
helpfulness for students, researchers, and educators, the book
includes suggestions for further reading and provides the
opportunity to access the articles, complete with notes, online. In
commemorating the Prairie State's two hundred years in one volume,
this collection will guide readers to explore the state's past as
they anticipate its future.
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