Author: W.R. Brink & Co
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Category : Brown County (Ill.)
Languages : en
Pages : 456
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Combined History of Schuyler and Brown Counties, Illinois
Author: W.R. Brink & Co
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Category : Brown County (Ill.)
Languages : en
Pages : 456
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Category : Brown County (Ill.)
Languages : en
Pages : 456
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Coon Hunting in Schuyler County, Illinois
Author: Don Lerch
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1491704772
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 247
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Don Lerch was born and raised in Schuyler County, Illinois. He began coon hunting as a young boy and continued until he was no longer able to go. As a young boy, coon hunting was a necessity for meals, as there were nine other siblings, and the hides were as important because they would provide money for cloths, shoes, groceries or whatever might be needed for the family. Don and his wife Char retired in 2005 to spend more time together. He lost her in 2006 shortly after retirement. Although she was not a coon hunter, she was a rock of support throughout their marriage. The have two children and seven grandchildren. Don published his first book in 2012 and the response was so great for another one, be began gathering stories and went to work again. These stories generate from six different counties, Adams, Brown, Cass, Fulton, McDonough and Schuyler and span from the 1930's till present day. You will read about heartbreaking losses, mule riding, trying to cross the river without a plug in the boat, forgetting the gun, getting lost and some hunts you wish you had been along for the ride. The thrill of the hunt is priceless. Although Don is no longer able to hunt, the "fever" is still there, and as long as their are coon hunters, there will be stories, and he will listen.
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1491704772
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 247
Book Description
Don Lerch was born and raised in Schuyler County, Illinois. He began coon hunting as a young boy and continued until he was no longer able to go. As a young boy, coon hunting was a necessity for meals, as there were nine other siblings, and the hides were as important because they would provide money for cloths, shoes, groceries or whatever might be needed for the family. Don and his wife Char retired in 2005 to spend more time together. He lost her in 2006 shortly after retirement. Although she was not a coon hunter, she was a rock of support throughout their marriage. The have two children and seven grandchildren. Don published his first book in 2012 and the response was so great for another one, be began gathering stories and went to work again. These stories generate from six different counties, Adams, Brown, Cass, Fulton, McDonough and Schuyler and span from the 1930's till present day. You will read about heartbreaking losses, mule riding, trying to cross the river without a plug in the boat, forgetting the gun, getting lost and some hunts you wish you had been along for the ride. The thrill of the hunt is priceless. Although Don is no longer able to hunt, the "fever" is still there, and as long as their are coon hunters, there will be stories, and he will listen.
History of Hancock County, Illinois
Author: Thomas Gregg
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Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 1044
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Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 1044
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Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois
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Category : Illinois
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Category : Illinois
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Historical and Biographical Record of Monmouth and Warren County, Illinois
Author: Luther Emerson Robinson
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Category : Monmouth (Ill.)
Languages : en
Pages : 464
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Category : Monmouth (Ill.)
Languages : en
Pages : 464
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History of the Early Settlers of Sangamon County, Illinois
Author: John Carroll Power
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Category : Illinois
Languages : en
Pages : 820
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Category : Illinois
Languages : en
Pages : 820
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A List of the Genealogical Works in the Illinois State Historical Library, Springfield, Illinois
Author: Illinois State Historical Library
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Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 364
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Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 364
Book Description
Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois
Author: Newton Bateman
Publisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9780365120162
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 1192
Book Description
Excerpt from Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois: And History of Schuyler County Mayor, in opposition to Carter H. Harrison, in 1885, and is believed by many to have been honestly elected, though defeated on the face of the returns. A recount was ordered by the court, but so much delay was incurred and so many obstacles placed in the way of carrying the order into effect, that Judge Smith abandoned the con test in disgust, although making material gains as far as it had gone. During his professional career he was connected as counsel. With some of the most important trials before the Chicago courts; was also one of the Directors of the Chi cago Public Library, on its organization in 1871. Died suddenly, in Chicago, Oct. 6. 1898. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Publisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9780365120162
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 1192
Book Description
Excerpt from Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois: And History of Schuyler County Mayor, in opposition to Carter H. Harrison, in 1885, and is believed by many to have been honestly elected, though defeated on the face of the returns. A recount was ordered by the court, but so much delay was incurred and so many obstacles placed in the way of carrying the order into effect, that Judge Smith abandoned the con test in disgust, although making material gains as far as it had gone. During his professional career he was connected as counsel. With some of the most important trials before the Chicago courts; was also one of the Directors of the Chi cago Public Library, on its organization in 1871. Died suddenly, in Chicago, Oct. 6. 1898. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Papers in Illinois History and Transactions for the Year ...
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Category : Illinois
Languages : en
Pages : 506
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Category : Illinois
Languages : en
Pages : 506
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Journal of the Illinois State Historical Society
Author: Illinois State Historical Society
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Category : Illinois
Languages : en
Pages : 826
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Category : Illinois
Languages : en
Pages : 826
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