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Rafting on the Mississippi A Journey of Discovery
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William R. Chapman
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 The Mississippi River holds great significance in the cultural and natural history of our country. Explorers, authors, musicians, artists and individuals from all walks of life have been inspired by this body of water. Photographer William Chapman was inspired by a boyhood dream to explore this natural wonder by raft. His trek became a journey of adventure and discovery.
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Encyclopedia
of State Capitols/Capitals: A detailed look at the 50 capitol buildings
and the capital cities
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addition to interesting facts and figures about each building and
city, this book contains over 300 beautiful photographs of our country's
historical governmental buildings. A great reference book or coffee-table
book for those who appreciate travel, architecture or history.
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He Was Fab - George Harrison's
First American Visit |
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Jim Kirkpatrick |
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Just as the Beatles were gaining popularity in England, George Harrison
visited his sister Louise in the US. While visiting Southern Illinois, George
found out that the Beatles had achieved record sales of their new hit, "She
Loves You," in England. |
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Southern
Illinois …
a photographer's
love for the countryside and its beauty
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Ned Trovillion
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This is the first color picture book featuring Southern Illinois! Ned Trovillion,Southern
Illinois' foremost outdoor photographer, shows us over 100 of his best color
images. For years, Ned's photographs have been featured in tourist brochures
and have adorned the walls of banks and colleges. |
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Medicinal
Plants of the Heartland |
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by
Connie
Kaye and Neil Billington |
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A new age is at hand. People are returning to the herbal remedies that were
used by their mothers, grandmothers, great-grandmothers and physicians until
the early years of the last century. Many plants that provide the raw material
for pharmaceuticals can be found in our own backyards. |
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Bird
Watching with Ben |
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by
Ben Gelman |
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Southern Illinois' favorite bird watcher and journalist, Ben Gelman, relates
his bird watching experiences. Anyone interested in the birds of Southern
Illinois will enjoy this classic. |
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Enjoy
Southern Illinois A
Complete Recreational Guide
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by
Lonnie
Russell, Richard Goldstein & Les Winkele |
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This is the only comprehensive guide to this 35-county region: the recreation
mecca of Illinois. Millions tour Southern Illinois each year, whether out-of-staters
or area residents. Here are over 600 pages of ideas for you, your friends
and family.This book makes a perfect gift for anyone who lives in or visits
this land between the rivers. |
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Fifty Nature Walks in Southern Illinois 2nd
Edition |
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by
Alan
McPherson |
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Between the Mississippi and Ohio rivers at the southern tip of Illinois
is a "hidden"region that contradicts the state's flatland image. With scenic
hills, natural rock formations, bluffs, ravines, streams, lakes, swamps
and sloughs, Southern Illinois has much to offer nature enthusiasts. Hiker
and naturalist Alan McPherson describes trails at 50 locations with public
access in Southern Illinois. |
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One
Hundred Nature Walks in
the Missouri Ozarks |
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by
Alan
McPherson |
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The Missouri Ozarks is an area that cannot be appreciated at highway speeds.
With 33,000 square miles of incredible scenery mountains, caves, rivers,
waterfalls, sinkholes, lakes, bluffs the Missouri Ozarks offer some of the
best hiking in the United States. |
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Illinois
A - Z A
Coloring Book
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story
by Alan McPherson artwork
by Steve Hudson |
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The alphabet is keyed to people, places and events of Illinois. The accompanying
text helps children appreciate the colorful history and notable personalities
of Illinois. |
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Illinois
Indians A
Coloring Book
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story
by Alan McPherson artwork
by Angie Neidlinger |
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Learn with your children about the Indian heritage of Illinois tribes as
they color this fascinating book. The illustrations depict realistic scenes
of Indian life. The text is designed to encourage discussion between parents
or teachers and children. |
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