Bygone Days In Chicago: Recollections Of The Garden City Of The Sixties (1910)

By Frederick Francis Cook

Book Overview

Bygone Days In Chicago: Recollections Of The Garden City Of The Sixties is a historical book written by Frederick Francis Cook and published in 1910. The book provides a detailed account of life in Chicago during the 1860s, a time when the city was known as the ""Garden City"" due to its beautiful parks and gardens. Cook, who was a prominent businessman and civic leader in Chicago, shares his personal memories and experiences of the city during this period. He describes the social, cultural, and economic conditions of the time, including the impact of the Civil War on the city and the growth of the railroad industry. The book also includes descriptions of notable figures and events in Chicago's history, such as the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 and the World's Columbian Exposition of 1893. Cook's vivid recollections and anecdotes provide readers with a unique perspective on the city's past and its evolution into a major metropolitan area. Overall, Bygone Days In Chicago is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Chicago and the United States during the mid-19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164136755
• ISBN13: 9781164136750
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 552 Pages
• Weight: 1.61 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"