The book titled ""The Early History Of Illinois: From Its Discovery By The French, In 1673"" by Sidney Breese is a historical account of the state of Illinois from its earliest days. The book covers the period from the arrival of the French explorers in 1673 to the end of the Civil War in 1865.The author, Sidney Breese, was a prominent lawyer, judge, and politician in Illinois during the mid-19th century. He was also a historian and wrote several...