Trailways to Albany 2000: A Look at the People and Events That Shaped the Townships of Garden Plain, Newton and Albany, in Illinois 1999

Henry, Illinois: M & D Printing , 1999. Brand new and unread first edition; very fresh and bright condition; gift quality! Very very rare and hard-to-find title! Blue boards with gilt lettering on the front board and spine. 803 new and unused informative and historical pages nicely enhanced by black and white and color photographs and illustrations! Extremely scarce and out-of-print first edition! "This book is an overview of the people and events that have brought us, the residents of the Tri Township Heritage Society area of Newton, Albany and Garden Plain, to the 21st century. The migration of people from the East to this area began in earnest after 1832-33, when the threat of Indian attacks had ended with the capture of Chief Black Hawk. Folks in the East were disturbed with the political situation there and looked at Illinois as being The Frontier where they could make a new beginning. There was plenty of timber and wildlife in the forests. The rivers offered fishing and transportation opportunities. The earliest pioneers did not realize the value of the rich fertile prairie until they began to turn the soil for gardens and orchards..........." ------- from the Introduction.. First Edition / First Printing. Blue Boards. Brand New/No Jacket. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Hardcover.