A History of Early Carbondale, Illinois 1852 - 1905 [Large Print]

by John W.D. Wright

Writtenby a distinguished nativeof the area, this account traces Carbondale's history from its founding through 1905, the midpoint of the first decade of this century, when the city was well established and the outline of its pres­ent development as the cultural and commercial center for the region fore­shadowed. The early years are especially interesting and important. Founded by Daniel Harmon Brush, the city played an important...

• Format: Hardcover
• Large Print: Yes
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0809307898
• ISBN13: 9780809307890
• Release Date: March 1977
• Publisher: Southern Illinois University Press
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.1" x 9.3"