Author

Publication

1923 - D.F. Keller & Co., Chicago, Illinois

Language

English

Word Count

69,500 words, Guess

Page Count

278 pages

Identifiers

Classifications

  • LCCF548.4 .Q22

Description

The author was a historian of the American Midwest, and served as Director of the Wisconsin Historical Society. Chapter headings include: -The Vincennes Trace -The road to Ottawa and the Southwest. -The thoroughfares to the lead mines. -The Green Bay Road. -The plank road era. -The commerce of the prairies. -Stage coaches and travel. -Taverns and tavern life. -Dangers of the highway. -A bridal tour in pioneer Illinois. -Appendix: Guide to the chief points of historical interest within a day’s journey of Chicago.

Subjects

Topics

RoadsHistoryTavernsVincennes TraceRoads -- Northwest, Old.Chicago (Ill.) -- History.Roads -- Chicago and vicinity.

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Times

Other Editions

  • Chicago's highways, old and new: from Indian trail to motor roadD.F. Keller & Co.1923-01-01

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