A History of Illinois
A History of Illinois

Author: Thomas Ford

Publisher: University of Illinois Press

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 388

ISBN-13: 9780252021404

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Black Hawk War and his writings on the slavery controversy in the state, the murder of Elijah Lovejoy, and the larger issues of violence and vigilantism in the Jacksonian America of which Ford was a part help show why this volume has been called the outstanding early survey of Illinois history. His young associate Abraham Lincoln was one of many early Illinois politicians Ford believed to be guilty of irresponsible behavior as members of the Illinois General Assembly.

A History of Illinois
A History of Illinois

Author: Thomas Ford

Publisher:

Published: 1968

Total Pages: 447

ISBN-13:

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Both cynical and self-serving, Illinois' seventh governor, Thomas Ford, also possessed an unrivaled sensitivity to the dynamics of frontier life. He reveals these and other qualities in his classic History of Illinois, which covers the state's first thirty years. Ford writes with candor of the lengthy "Hancock County difficulties" and the ouster of Mormons from the state, a considerable feat in light of his personal anti-Mormon tendencies. His lengthy treatment of the Black Hawk War and his writings on the slavery controversy in the state, the murder of Elijah Lovejoy, and the larger issues of violence and vigilantism in the Jacksonian America of which Ford was a part help show why this volume has been called the outstanding early survey of Illinois history.

A History of Illinois, From Its Commencement as a State in 1814 to 1847
A History of Illinois, From Its Commencement as a State in 1814 to 1847

Author: Thomas Ford

Publisher: Legare Street Press

Published: 2022-10-27

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781016410878

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A History of Illinois, From Its Commencement as a State in 1818 to 1847
A History of Illinois, From Its Commencement as a State in 1818 to 1847

Author: Thomas D Ford, Ed.

Publisher: Franklin Classics Trade Press

Published: 2018-10-29

Total Pages: 458

ISBN-13: 9780344419942

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.