![View of Kaskaskia, 1841. Lithograph by J. C. Wild, from J. C. Wild and L. F. Thomas, The Valley of the Mississippi Illustrated in a Series of Views (St. Louis: Chambers and Knapp, 1841).](https://will.illinois.edu/images/uploads/54088/iiid_20190718_2400x1350_0__medium.png)
Illinois Issues: Kaskaskia—The Lost Capital of Illinois
The authors have taken a fresh look at the story of Illinois’ first capital city in a new book published by Southern Illinois University Press called “Kaskaskia: The Lost Capital of Illinois.” They’ve put together what they say is a comprehensive account of the town, complete with historical photos, maps, and even tales of a centuries-old curse.