{"product_id":"2940151609852","title":"Pioneer Life in Illinois (Illustrated)","description":"We believe as the Author of this book is so well known through this part of the country it would hardly be necessary to write much of an introduction; but by being solicited by friends who had learned that we were born and raised here in Illinois, we consented to do so; Mr. Chalfant first spoke of it then many others.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou will find the little book entirely original, nothing borrowed, and what you find herein that is good or bad, is our own production. The book does not take sides in party politics or church denominations, but the Author has given some of his own thoughts on different questions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePreface  11\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction  12\u003cbr\u003eCares  13\u003cbr\u003eOccupations  14\u003cbr\u003eEighty Years Ago  15\u003cbr\u003eSixty Years Ago  17\u003cbr\u003eTraveling in Illinois  20\u003cbr\u003eNames of the Early Settlers  21\u003cbr\u003eGoing Back  22\u003cbr\u003eThe Drill  24\u003cbr\u003eNo Divorce  26\u003cbr\u003eBilly and the Wolves  28\u003cbr\u003eDisadvantages  29\u003cbr\u003eThe Bear Chase  31\u003cbr\u003eThe Wolf Chase  33\u003cbr\u003eThe Coon  36\u003cbr\u003eThe Beauties of Nature  38\u003cbr\u003eMen’s or Women’s Work  40\u003cbr\u003ePioneers Making Lumber  41\u003cbr\u003eHunting Day  42\u003cbr\u003ePeter Huffman  44\u003cbr\u003eDeer Driving  46\u003cbr\u003ePioneer Boy  47\u003cbr\u003eThe Third Boy  48\u003cbr\u003eWhere Pana Stands  49\u003cbr\u003eThe Snake  50\u003cbr\u003eThe Wild Cats  51\u003cbr\u003eThe Winters  52\u003cbr\u003eHow the Pioneers Made Meal           53\u003cbr\u003eOur Native State  54\u003cbr\u003ePioneer Work  55\u003cbr\u003eMorals  57\u003cbr\u003eThe Changes  58\u003cbr\u003eThe School in the Cabin  60\u003cbr\u003eShelbyville in Early Days  62\u003cbr\u003eWild Animals  63\u003cbr\u003eThe Muley Steer  64\u003cbr\u003eChimney Construction  66\u003cbr\u003eWhere Things Grow  67\u003cbr\u003eHospitality  68\u003cbr\u003eReligion  69\u003cbr\u003eMaking Hay  70\u003cbr\u003eThe Deer on the Ice  71\u003cbr\u003eBen Overton  73\u003cbr\u003eThe Spelling Match  74\u003cbr\u003eThe Prices  76\u003cbr\u003eThe Eggs  77\u003cbr\u003eGood Friends  78\u003cbr\u003eLove  79\u003cbr\u003eWhen I and Betsey Married  80\u003cbr\u003eDiscontent  82\u003cbr\u003eThree Powers  84\u003cbr\u003eThe Effect of Influence  86\u003cbr\u003eJesus Cares for Me  88\u003cbr\u003eGreed for Wealth  89\u003cbr\u003eChrist will Wipe  91\u003cbr\u003eThe Family Altar  93\u003cbr\u003eSelf Sacrifice.  94\u003cbr\u003eParty Prejudice  96\u003cbr\u003eIntemperance  98\u003cbr\u003eA Sad Sight  101\u003cbr\u003eThe Bright Side  103\u003cbr\u003eGood-Bye  104","brand":"Bronson Tweed Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47122553438448,"sku":"2940151609852","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940151609852_p0.jpg?v=1764012943","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940151609852","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}