This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from the publisher's website (GeneralBooksClub.com). You can also preview excerpts of the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Original Published by: Notre Dame (Ind.) University of Notre Dame Press in 1910 in 243 pages; Subjects: Illinois History; Mississippi River Valley History To 1803; Illinois; Mississippi River Valley; Mississippi Valley; History / United States / General; History / United States / State