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Originally published in 1822, "A Gazetteer of the States of Illinois and Missouri" offers a detailed snapshot of the American Midwest in its formative years. Authored by Lewis C. Beck, this gazetteer provides a comprehensive overview of each state, delving into their counties, towns, villages, and rivers. Accompanied by a map and engravings, the book paints a vivid picture of the region's geographical and social landscape. This historical reference work serves as an invaluable resource for genealogists, historians, and anyone interested in the early development of Illinois and Missouri. Beck's meticulous descriptions capture the essence of a bygone era, making it a compelling read for those seeking to understand the roots of these states. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.