Peoria Stories
Download or Read eBook Peoria Stories PDF written by Ken Zurski and published by . This book was released on 2014-10-29 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Ken Zurski |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 208 |
| Release | : 2014-10-29 |
| ISBN-10 | : 1937484238 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9781937484231 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (38 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Peoria Stories by : Ken Zurski
Book excerpt: From Ken Zurski, author of "The Wreck of the Columbia, " comes a collection of stories about people and events which helped shape a city and region. Included are profiles of Theodore Roosevelt, Abraham Lincoln, Charles Lindbergh and many other famous and not so famous figures who played a part in the rich history of Peoria and Central Illinois. Incorporating important historical milestones like the first flights, the rise of the automobile, and radio's early days, Zurski skillfully intertwines local and national perspectives into each story for a captivating trip back to the past. "Peoria Stories" will both enlighten and entertain.
