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When Wilderness Was King: A Tale of the Illinois Country by Randall Parrish. Published by A. C. McClurg & Co., Chicago, 1904. Illustrated hardcover with decorative pictorial cloth binding and color illustrations by Troy and Margaret West Kinney. A wonderful early 20th-century historical novel set in the Illinois frontier. An attractive addition to any collection of Illinois history, Americana, or antique books. Condition: Moderate cover wear and staining, particularly on the front cover. Edge and corner wear consistent with age. Pages are age toned. Binding remains intact. Interior illustrations are present. Please review all photos carefully as they are part of the description.