Re-examines two of the most devastating coal mine disasters in the United States since 1928 in a historical analysis that explains the causes of the accidents, identifies who was to blame, and details the emotional impact the disasters had on survivors, family members, and their communities. Simultaneous.

Product Description: Dust jacket notes: "Lewis and Clark would have been poorly prepared for their journey to the Pacific Ocean without aid from the Illinoisans they met during the winter of 1803-04. If the Corps of Discovery had paused only for a short while in the Illinois country little information would have been obtained about the wilderness that stretched before them...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

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Product Description: FOR MOST OF August 1883 a military expedition headed by President Chester A. Arthur and guided by Lt. Gen. Philip Sheridan crossed 500 miles of lightly settled Wyoming Territory. The goal was to reach Yellowstone National Park and tour it before returning to civilization...read more

Product Description: This sweeping survey constitutes the first comprehensive treatment of the forty-seven individuals—forty-six white males and one African American female—who have been chosen to represent Illinois in the United States Senate from 1818 to 2003...read more