Memoirs of Gustave Koerner, 1809-1896 V1 is a book written by Gustav Koerner, a German-American politician, judge, and diplomat who played a significant role in the history of Illinois. The book is a collection of life sketches written by Koerner at the suggestion of his children, and it covers the period from his birth in 1809 to his death in 1896.Koerner's memoirs provide a fascinating insight into the life of a prominent figure in American history...