Historical encyclopedia of Illinois . Uk!cZcc^ ^ PREFACE The following chapters are concerned with the history of a single county ofIllinois, and collaterally with such portions of the history of the State as bear arelation to the story of the county and are of interest in connection time and labor involved and expended to gather and sift the material herepresented, unlike the area covered, have not been small in extent. They havebeen much greater than was anticipated when the work was undertaken. But ifthose who read the pages which follow shall find the narrative interesting an
Historical encyclopedia of Illinois . Uk!cZcc^ ^ PREFACE The following chapters are concerned with the history of a single county ofIllinois, and collaterally with such portions of the history of the State as bear arelation to the story of the county and are of interest in connection time and labor involved and expended to gather and sift the material herepresented, unlike the area covered, have not been small in extent. They havebeen much greater than was anticipated when the work was undertaken. But ifthose who read the pages which follow shall find the narrative interesting andinforming, shall have their respect and affection for the memory of those whosowed that they might reap, quickened and, perhaps, broadened, and shall be im-pressed anew with the healthfulness, richness and beauty of the region in whichit is their good fortune to dwell, then the writers will be repaid for the laborspent upon the preparation. , The sources of information have been various. They include histories andhistorical
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