by Judy Hoffman The story of the making of the town of Godfrey, Illinois. Connecting the three great rivers the Mississippi, Missouri, and Illinois River. An area located nears the starting point of the Lewis and Clark expedition. Inhabited by many diverse people, with cultural and geographical confluence this area would be home to a remarkable series of historical tales, adventures, turmoil and clashes. There are also tales of runway slaves, abolitionists, temperance, the education of women, commercial empire, and railroad expansion. Summary by Author
