Augustus Conant: Illinois Pioneer And Preacher (1905) is a biographical book written by Robert Collyer. The book tells the story of Augustus Conant, a pioneer and preacher from Illinois. The author describes Conant's life from his early years as a farmer in New York to his move to Illinois, where he became a preacher and played a significant role in the development of the state. The book covers Conant's struggles and successes as he worked to establish...