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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book tells the story of Hillsboro, a small town in Illinois that grew from a humble settlement to a bustling county seat, eventually becoming a center of industry. The author takes readers on a journey through time, exploring the town's development from its earliest days to the early 20th century, a period marked by both growth and challenges. The book delves into the lives of the ordinary people who shaped Hillsboro, their struggles and triumphs, and the forces that led to the town's expansion. The narrative traces the influence of major events, like the arrival of the railroad and the subsequent coal boom, and highlights how these developments transformed the town's social and economic landscape. Beyond its local focus, the book offers a broader perspective on the growth of small towns in the American Midwest during a period of significant change, and how these communities, often overlooked in traditional historical narratives, played a vital role in shaping the nation's development. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781527909717_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LX-9781527909717
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LX-9781527909717
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