A condensed geography and history of the western states, or the Mississippi valley

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Besides general chapters on geography, history, and social conditions in the West, one chapter is devoted to Illinois and treats of the physical characteristics, settlements, people, agriculture, manufacturing, roads, education, history, and political institutions of the state. Flint derived much of his information from observation during a long residence in the West and the work is a valuable source.