The English Settlement In The Illinois (1907)

The English Settlement in the Illinois, written by Edwin Erle Sparks and published in 1907, is a historical account of the English settlement in the Illinois region during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the various factors that led to the settlement of the Illinois region by English colonizers, including the economic and political conditions in England at the time, as well as the opportunities and challenges presented by the Illinois frontier.Sparks draws on a wide range of primary and secondary sources to provide a detailed and nuanced account of the settlement process, including the experiences of individual colonizers and the interactions between English settlers and Native American tribes. He also examines the broader historical context of the English settlement in the Illinois, including the impact of the American Revolution and the emergence of the United States as a global power.Throughout the book, Sparks emphasizes the importance of the English settlement in shaping the history and culture of the Illinois region. He explores the ways in which the settlement influenced the development of agriculture, industry, and trade in the area, as well as the social and cultural practices of the settlers themselves.Overall, The English Settlement in the Illinois is an important historical resource for anyone interested in the history of the Illinois region, as well as the broader history of English colonization in North America.Reprints Of Three Rare Tracts On The Illinois Country. With Introduction And Notes.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.