The History Of Illinois And Louisiana Under The French Rule (1893) : Kessinger Publishing : 9781164133728 : 1164133721 : 10 Sep 2010 : ""The History of Illinois and Louisiana under the French Rule"" is a historical book written by Joseph Wallace and published in 1893. The book provides a comprehensive account of the French colonization and rule in the states of Illinois and Louisiana. It covers the period from the early explorations of the French in the 17th century to the transfer of Louisiana to the United States in 1803. The author uses a chronological approach to present the events that took place during the French rule in both states. He covers a wide range of topics, including the establishment of French settlements, the fur trade, the interactions between the French and Native Americans, the growth of the slave trade, and the impact of the Seven Years' War on the French colonies. Wallace draws on a variety of primary sources, including official records, diaries, and letters, to