The Early History of Illinois: From Its Discovery by the French, in 1673, is a historical account written by Sidney Breese in 1884. The book chronicles the early years of Illinois, starting with the arrival of the French explorer Jacques Marquette and his companion, Louis Joliet, in 1673. Breese describes the interactions between the French and Native American tribes, including the Illinois, Miami, and Potawatomi. He also discusses the establishment of French settlements and the impact of the French and Indian War on the region. The book covers the period up to the American Revolution, including the role of Illinois in the conflict. Breese provides detailed accounts of important events and figures, such as the founding of Cahokia and the leadership of George Rogers Clark. The Early History of Illinois is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Midwest or the early years of the United States.With A Biographical Memoir.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.