The history of the state of Indiana from the earliest explorations by the French to the present time This book, "The history of the state of Indiana from the earliest explorations by the French to the present time", by William Henry Smith, is a replication of a book originally published before 1897. It has been restored by human beings, page by page, so that you may enjoy it in a form as close to the original as possible. This book was created using print-on-demand technology. Thank you for supporting classic literature.