Reviews
Well researched, well illustrated, well organized, and well written, Illinois: A History in Pictures brings the reader through the history of Illinois from the prehistoric to the present. A significant and uplifting contribution to the state's history.--Michael D. Sublett, author of Township: Diffusion and Persistence of Grassroots Government in Illinois, 1850 "2000, "A thorough, engaging, and extremely useful narrative analysis."-- Journal of the Early Republic "Ferguson underlines the crucial importance of the War of 1812 in development of Illinois as a State."-- The Long Star Book Review, "Recommended for all readers interested in the War of 1812 from the perspective of the frontier regions of the Old Northwest."-- Library Journal "A nicely crafted book that makes an important contribution to both the historiography of the Illinois Territory and the War of 1812."-- Journal of Illinois History, Endorsed by the Illinois Society of the War of 1812 and the Illinois War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission.""Recommended for all readers interested in the War of 1812 from the perspective of the frontier regions of the Old Northwest.""--Library Journal ""Highly recommended.""--Choice ""A nicely crafted book that makes an important contribution to both the historiography of the Illinois Territory and the War of 1812.""--Journal of Illinois History ""A thorough, engaging, and extremely useful narrative analysis.""--Journal of the Early Republic ""Ferguson underlines the crucial importance of the War of 1812 in development of Illinois as a State.""--The Lone Star Book Review ""A lively and detailed book. . . . Illinois in the War of 1812 is a well-written and wonderfully detailed description of early nineteenth-century warfare in a borderland area.""--Northwest Ohio History ""Ferguson gives a sweeping look at the history of Illinois from ancient times to the outbreak of the War of 1812.""--H-War""For more than a century, there has been no book-length historical study of the War of 1812 in Illinois, but Gillum Ferguson has labored mightily to remedy that historiographical shortcoming. Massively researched and well written, Illinois in the War of 1812 is a pioneering work that will undeniably appeal to scholars, local historians, and interested readers.""--Rodney O. Davis, coeditor of The Lincoln-Douglas Debates: The Lincoln Studies Center Edition ""Illinois in the War of 1812 does a superb job of collecting and presenting the events of the War of 1812 in the territory that would become the state of Illinois. This collection's use of sources excels anything I've seen during my extensive research of this time period.""--William D. Wilson, Illinois War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission ""Often referred to as the 'forgotten' war, the War of 1812 was in fact the final chapter of our country's war for independence. This indispensable history commemorating our nation's early history will engage scholars as well as lay readers.""--James A. DeGroff Jr., President-elect, Illinois Society of the War of 1812, "The region including the western Great Lakes and the upper Mississippi River valley in particular remains probably the most overlooked theater of the war, which makes Gillum Ferguson's book a welcome addition to the growing body of scholarly literature... Ferguson's research makes this book useful for students of the War of 1812. In particular, he sheds light on lesser-known events and small battles that characterized this conflict in a region that has been largely ignored by scholars."-- The Annals of Iowa "A first-rate example of historical scholarship: well written and edited, with extensive citations and an excellent bibliography. This is an important work for those with an interest in the history of the Old Northwest."-- Journal of the Iowa Archeological Society, "This work reflects a novel and attractive approach to understanding the history and geography of Illinois. Developing a number of interesting themes and brimming with recent and exciting scholarship, this compelling work will seize readers and make them want to read more."--James E. Davis, author of Frontier Illinois, Award of Superior Achievement, Illinois State Historical Society (ISHS), 2013. Russell P. Strange Book of the Year Award, Illinois State Historical Society, 2012. "Recommended for all readers interested in the War of 1812 from the perspective of the frontier regions of the Old Northwest."-- Library Journal "A nicely crafted book that makes an important contribution to both the historiography of the Illinois Territory and the War of 1812."-- Journal of Illinois History
