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The Illinois Chronicles: Unfold the History of Illinoisafrom the Birth of the State 200 Years Ago to the Present Day!
Christopher Lloyd
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Mark Skipworth
(Author)
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What on Earth Books
· Hardcover
The Illinois Chronicles: Unfold the History of Illinoisafrom the Birth of the State 200 Years Ago to the Present Day! - Skipworth, Mark ; Lloyd, Christopher
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Synopsis "The Illinois Chronicles: Unfold the History of Illinoisafrom the Birth of the State 200 Years Ago to the Present Day!"
In celebration of its official Bicentennial year, take a trip through the incredible history of Illinois with this fascinating timeline book that brings to life 200 years of the State's historyBeautifully illustrated and hugely engaging, The Illinois Chronicles' show-stopping main feature is a 6-foot-long, fold-out timeline with more than 100 stunning images and illuminating captions that take readers on the Prairie State's remarkable journey. The informative text is written in the form of nearly 50 "newspaper" articles, capturing important events in Illinois history in an engaging way. Experience key moments such as the birth of Illinois as the 21st state, the Chicago fire, Abraham Lincoln's political rise, the Chicago World Fair, Barack Obama's presidential election, the Chicago Cubs' first world championship, and more. With features such as an Illinois Honor Roll - 36 mini biographies of important people in Illinois history - as well as 27 places to visit, a map, and information on the government branches and state flags, it all adds up to an exciting story of the people and events whose unique legacy can still be felt today.
