Guide for Emigrants, Containing Sketches of Illinois, Missouri, and the Adjacent Parts. By J.M. Peck. - J M Peck - Bog

First published in 1831, this guidebook provides practical advice and information for people considering a move to the United States. Peck draws on his own experiences as a pioneer and missionary to describe the geography, climate, and culture of Illinois and Missouri, and to offer tips on everything from farming to politics. This is a fascinating look at the early days of westward expansion.
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