Description

Letters From Illinois (1818) is a collection of letters written by Morris Birkbeck, an Englishman who traveled to the United States in 1817 to explore the possibility of settling in the newly opened western territories. The letters were originally published in the London Courier and Evening Gazette and were later compiled into a book.Birkbeck's letters provide a detailed account of his journey from England to Illinois, including descriptions of the people he met, the landscapes he encountered, and the challenges he faced along the way. He also provides insights into the social and political climate of the United States at the time, as well as his observations on the differences between American and European society.Once he arrives in Illinois, Birkbeck describes the land and the potential for farming and settlement. He also provides a vivid picture of the community he joins, including its social and economic structure, as well as its cultural and religious practices.Overall, Letters From Illinois (1818) provides a unique perspective on the early settlement of the American West, as seen through the eyes of an Englishman who was both an outsider and an active participant in the process.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.