Personal Narratives Of Travels In Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky: And Of A Residence In The Illinois Territory, 1817-1818 is a historical book written by Elias Pym Fordham and published in 1906. The book is a collection of personal narratives of Fordham's travels across several American states during the early 19th century. The book begins with Fordham's journey to Virginia, where he describes the people, culture, and geography of the state. He then travels to Maryland and Pennsylvania, where he continues to document his observations of the people and places he encounters. The book also includes Fordham's experiences in Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky, where he discusses the natural beauty of the land as well as the challenges faced by settlers in these regions.In addition to his travels, Fordham also writes about his residence in the Illinois Territory from 1817-1818. He describes the political and social climate of the area, as well as the challenges faced by early settlers in the region.Overall, Personal Narratives Of Travels In Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky: And Of A Residence In The Illinois Territory, 1817-1818 provides a unique perspective on early American history through the eyes of a traveler and resident. The book offers valuable insights into the culture, geography, and challenges faced by settlers in several American states during the early 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.