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 GeneralBooksClub.com. You can also preview excerpts from 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. Volume: 1; Original Published by: The Torch Press in 1909 in 668 pages; Description: Bound in blind stamped green cloth with gilt author and title on spine and gilt top edge.; Subjects: Illinois; United States; Spain; Diplomats; German Americans; Biography & Autobiography / General; Biography & Autobiography / Political; History / Europe / Germany; History / United States / State & Local / Midwest; History / Europe / Spain & Portugal; Political Science / General; Political Science / International Relations / General; Social Science / Anthropology / Cultural;