Illinois & Michigan Canal (Images of America) David A. Belden

In 1673, Louis Jolliet and Fr. Jacques Marquette were the first Europeans to explore the Mississippi and the Illinois River Valleys. Their explorations took them through what is now northern Illinois. These early explorers of the region recognized the imp Это и многое другое вы найдете в книге Illinois & Michigan Canal (Images of America) (David A. Belden)