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It Happened in Southern Illinois (Shawnee Classics)
John Allen
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Description for It Happened in Southern Illinois (Shawnee Classics)
Paperback. Features a collection of articles describing the people, places, and folkways of southern Illinois. This title provides informative glimpses into the region's past. It includes the sketches of the early pioneering days when wolves were literally chased from the door, and stories about the Indian artifacts discovered among the rolling hills. Num Pages: 440 pages, 40 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBNC; JFHF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 612.
In this collection of articles describing the people, places, and folkways of southern Illinois, John W. Allen provides entertaining and informative glimpses into the region’s past. Included here are sketches of the early pioneering days when wolves were literally chased from the door, stories about the many Indian artifacts discovered among the rolling hills and valleys of the area, and articles pertaining to the strategic role the region played during the Civil War. Allen also describes the activities of such infamous outlaws as Samuel Mason and the Harpe brothers as well as the famous Illinois-born heroes “Bat” Masterson, “Wild Bill” ... Read more
In this collection of articles describing the people, places, and folkways of southern Illinois, John W. Allen provides entertaining and informative glimpses into the region’s past. Included here are sketches of the early pioneering days when wolves were literally chased from the door, stories about the many Indian artifacts discovered among the rolling hills and valleys of the area, and articles pertaining to the strategic role the region played during the Civil War. Allen also describes the activities of such infamous outlaws as Samuel Mason and the Harpe brothers as well as the famous Illinois-born heroes “Bat” Masterson, “Wild Bill” ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Southern Illinois University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
Weight
618g
Number of Pages
440
Place of Publication
Carbondale, United States
ISBN
9780809329687
SKU
V9780809329687
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About John Allen
Born in an Illinois log cabin in 1887, John W. Allen grew up in Hamilton and Saline counties. After graduating from the eighth grade at Hardscrabble School, Allen served as a teacher and an administrator in southern Illinois public schools for twenty-seven years, and as the historical director of the University Museum at Southern Illinois University for sixteen years. From ... Read more
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