Newton Bateman (1822–1897)

The supreme mission of the book is to record, fairly and truthfully, historical facts; facts of the earlier and later history of the State, ... facts of interest to ... scholars, officials, and other special classes; a book convenient for reference in the school, the office and the home. Includes biographical sketches persons deemed worthy of mention for relations in political, governmental, financial, social, religious, educational, industrial, commercial, economical, military, judicial and otherwise. Illustrated. Table of Contents, name index. Reprint by Unigraphic, Inc., Evansville, Indiana, under sponsorshipt of Libertyville-Mundelein Historical Society, Libertyville, Illinois. (1975)… (mer)