History of Western Iowa: Its Settlement and Growth; a Comprehensive Compilation of Progressive Events Concerning the Counties, Cities, Towns and Villages Biographical Sketches of the Pioneers and Business Men, with an Authentic History of the State of Iow

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Illinois from the South, and the Sioux from the land of the prairie and wild rice, were all assembled there. The Illinois told the story of their ancient glory and about the noble river on the banks of which they dwelt. The Sioux also told their white brother of the same great river, and Allouez promised to the assembled tribes the protection of the French nation against all their enemies, native or foreign.

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