Journey back Inside The Blanket Fort as we continue our look at southern Illinois with the 2012 SIU Press release The State of Southern Illinois: An Illustrated History, by Herb Russell.
This book Features more than 200 illustrations, which include both photographs and maps, The State of Southern Illinois: An Illustrated History is the most accurate all-encompassing volume of history on this unique area that often regards itself as a state within a state. This book offers an entirely new perspective on race relations, provides insightful information on the cultural divide between north and south in Illinois, and pays tribute to an often neglected and misunderstood region of this multidimensional state, all against a stunning visual backdrop. The State of Southern Illinois: An Illustrated History also won a Superior Achievement Award from the Illinois State Historical Society in 2013.