02226cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000090011910000280012824500290015626400510018530000470023633600260028333700260030933800360033550000310037150801810040252011470058353400450173065300420177565300520181785600430186948637UtSlPG20260610134122.0mcr n260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a07036239  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aF5161 aPerryman, F. M.,d1836-10aPioneer Life in Illinois 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2015  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2015-04-05  aProduced by Emmy, MWS and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
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Internet Archive)  a"Pioneer Life in Illinois" by F. M. Perryman is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This book provides personal insights into the experiences and conditions faced by early settlers in Illinois, depicting their struggles, daily activities, and social life. It captures the essence of pioneer life, focusing on the challenges and simplicity of rural existence during a transformative period in American history.  The narrative is largely autobiographical, with Perryman recounting his own childhood experiences and those of his family and neighbors as they navigated the hardships of frontier life. Through a series of anecdotes, he illustrates the community spirit, shared labor, and the importance of relationships among the settlers. The book discusses various aspects of pioneer life, including farming practices, social gatherings, education in log cabins, and the interaction with wildlife. It ultimately paints a vivid picture of the resilience and industriousness of the early inhabitants of Illinois while reflecting on the drastic changes that have occurred over time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aFrontier and pioneer life -- Illinois  aShelby County (Ill.) -- Social life and customs40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48637