Commandants, Soldiers, and Civilians in French Illinois, 1720-1770: A History of Shawnee Books
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Shawnee Books is a publishing company that specializes in books about the French Illinois country during the 18th century. The company was founded in 1972 by John Hoffmann, a retired professor of history at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Hoffmann's goal was to make available to scholars and general readers alike the rich history of this region, which was once a part of New France.
Shawnee Books has published a wide range of titles on French Illinois, including histories, biographies, and edited collections of primary sources. Some of the company's most notable publications include:
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Language | : | English |
File size | : | 3601 KB |
Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
Word Wise | : | Enabled |
Print length | : | 284 pages |
Screen Reader | : | Supported |
- Commandants, Soldiers, and Civilians in French Illinois, 1720-1770 by John Hoffmann (1972)
- The French in the Mississippi Valley by Francis Parkman (1869)
- The Journals of Captain Meriwether Lewis and Sergeant John Ordway, edited by Milo Milton Quaife (1916)
- The Illinois Country, 1673-1818 by Clarence Walworth Alvord (1920)
- The History of Illinois from its Earliest Settlement to the Present Time by Newton Bateman and Paul Selby (1870)
Shawnee Books has also published a number of books on other topics related to the history of the Midwest, including the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the westward expansion of the United States. The company's books are available through its website, as well as through bookstores and libraries.
Shawnee Books is a valuable resource for scholars and general readers alike who are interested in the history of the French Illinois country. The company's publications provide a wealth of information on this important region, and they help to preserve its rich heritage.
Image Credits
- Figure 1: "Commandants, Soldiers, and Civilians in French Illinois, 1720-1770" by John Hoffmann. Courtesy of Shawnee Books.
- Figure 2: "The French in the Mississippi Valley" by Francis Parkman. Courtesy of the Library of Congress.
- Figure 3: "The Journals of Captain Meriwether Lewis and Sergeant John Ordway" edited by Milo Milton Quaife. Courtesy of the Newberry Library.
- Figure 4: "The Illinois Country, 1673-1818" by Clarence Walworth Alvord. Courtesy of the University of Illinois Press.
- Figure 5: "The History of Illinois from its Earliest Settlement to the Present Time" by Newton Bateman and Paul Selby. Courtesy of the Illinois State Historical Library.
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Language | : | English |
File size | : | 3601 KB |
Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
Word Wise | : | Enabled |
Print length | : | 284 pages |
Screen Reader | : | Supported |
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Language | : | English |
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Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
Word Wise | : | Enabled |
Print length | : | 284 pages |
Screen Reader | : | Supported |