Such was the first civilized occupation of the region which now forms the State of Illinois.Previously in The Discovery of the Great
La Salle on the Illinois
As La Salle looked around on the circle of his followers, he read an augury of fresh trouble in their disturbed and rueful visages.Previously in The
Parkman Vol. 3, Chapter 12
When they mounted to the top of the hills, they saw beyond them a rolling sea of dull green prairie, a boundless pasture of the buffalo and the
La Salle on the Upper Lakes
While thus employed, they were startled by a sight often so fearful in the waste and the wilderness, -- the print of a human foot.Previously in The
Parkman Vol 3, Chapter 11
A fresh breeze sprang up; and with swelling canvas the "Griffin" ploughed the virgin waves of Lake Erie.Previously in The Discovery of the Great
Parkman Vol. 3, Chapter 10
It has been a matter of debate on which side of the Niagara the first vessel on the Upper Lakes was built.Previously in The Discovery of the Great
Kingdom of Italy Proclaimed
Today's installment concludes Kingdom of Italy Established,the name of our combined selection from Giuseppe Garibaldi and John Webb Probyn. The
“Italy One and Free Under Victor Emmanuel!”
On October 26th Victor Emmanuel and Garibaldi met near the little town of Teano.Continuing Kingdom of Italy Established,our selection from Italy
Union Forces Eye Papal States
The Government of Turin now ordered its troops to enter the Papal Provinces of Umbria and the Marches.Continuing Kingdom of Italy Established,our