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Local author documents Native American’s life in new book

“Billy Caldwell (1780-1841): Chicago and the Great Lakes Trail,” is the latest book from author Susan L. Kelsey, who lives in Lake Forest. Photos Submitted
Lake Forest author Susan L. Kelsey has written a new book.
Peter Kaspari, Editor
3:00 am CST December 24, 2019
Susan L. Kelsey never set out to write a book about Billy Caldwell, a Native American also known as Chief Sauganash, who played a key role in the early years of Chicago.

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