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New titles on our shelves Prologue to Lewis and Clark: When explorers MacKay and Evans returned to Spanish St. Louis in 1797, they were hailed as "the two most illustrious travelers in the northern parts of this continent." Ironically, though the findings of MacKay and Evans were responsible for much of the early success of Lewis and Clark in their expedition, the adulation that followed Lewis and Clark's successful return completely eclipsed MacKay and Evans's reputation. In Prologue to Lewis and Clark, W. Raymond Wood narrates the history of this long-forgotten but important expedition up the Missouri River. With 23 illustrations and 6 maps. Looking for a good spring read? Check out these fine new titles from independent and university presses. And remember, ISHS members get a 20 percent discount at the Society bookstore! History of the Thirty-Sixth Regiment Illinois Volunteers, During the War of the Rebellion In the late summer of 1861, the 36th Illinois Infantry Regiment was organized in Illinois' Fox River Valley. Men from DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kendall, McHenry, and Warren counties enlisted. This hard-fighting regiment fought at Pea Ridge, Perryville, Stones River, Chickamauga, Missionary Ridge, and the Battle of Nashville, suffering more than 700 casualties. This account, written by two of the 36th's members, was originally published in 1876. Includes 10 illustrations, a roster of recruits, and the official list of casualties. Writing History Papers: An Introduction This practical, easy-to-use guide provides answers to the most common problems encountered by new students in the writing of history research papers. It employs a practical approach beginning with the first task, selecting a topic, to preparing the concluding bibliography—without becoming bogged down in the nature and philosophy of history or the development of the discipline. Included are three student exercises designed to improve techniques in locating library sources, using historical criticism, and preparing footnotes. Tales and Trails of Illinois Based on a collection of 52 vignettes originally published as newspaper columns, Tales and Trails of Illinois highlights historical events such as the Herrin Massacre and Chicago's Iroquois fire, and covers the diverse terrain of Illinois' natural and constructed wonders, from Lusk Creek Canyon to Allerton Park. Liberally illustrated and clearly written, Tales and Trails of Illinois is a helpful learning tool for Illinoisans of all ages, perfect for families, history buffs, libraries, and the classroom. Chicago's Midway Airport: The First Seventy-five Years Chicago's first official airport and for decades the busiest tarmac in the world, Midway Airport reflects the history of modern-day Chicago itself. Christopher Lynchs flight recorder includes conversations with pilots, flight crews, teachers, journalists, and historians who made Midway their home. The author follows the flight path from the days when Midway was Chicago's municipal airport to its decline in the 1960s and its rebirth in the 1990s. Lavishly illustrated. 
From Shiloh to Savannah: The Seventh Illinois in the Civil Warby D. Leib Ambrose Introduction and notes by Daniel E. Sutherland 2002, Northern Illinois University Press $35.00 (ISHS members $27.96) The Seventh Illinois Infantry was Illinois' first in the Civil War. Recruits from Sangamon, Logan, Menard, and Christian counties followed the 7th throughout the war, drawing fire at Shiloh, Corinth, Savannah, and Allatoona Pass, where the regiment played a crucial role in later Union victories. D. Leib Ambrose was barely 25 when he published Illinois' first regimental 22 Illinois Heritage history after the Civil War. He went on to have a distinguished career as a journalist. Now available for the first time in more than a century, Ambrose's remarkable firsthand observations offer a unique view of the Civil War. 
Mother Jones and the Union Miners Cemetery in Mount Olive, Illinois The Illinois Labor History Society published this handsome tribute to Mary "Mother" Jones last year. The book includes more than 50 photographs and maps, as well as newspaper clippings and snapshots from the Adolph KGermer Collection. Essays and articles by labor activists and historians John Keiser, Ronnie Gilbert, and Saul RSchniderman bring "the miners' angel" into perspective, showing the wide scope of her activity and the frenetic pace I of her travels criscrossing the county. Robert Sampson's introduction illuminates the efforts to care for the Union Miners Cemetery, and reports on the work of the Mother I Jones Foundation. Illinois Heritage | 23 |
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