Chicago Past And Present: A Manual For The Citizen, The Teacher And The Student (1906)

by S[amuel] R[obertson] [From Old Winchell and Samuel Robertson Winchell

Book Overview

Chicago Past and Present: A Manual for the Citizen, the Teacher and the Student is a historical book written by Samuel Robertson Winchell in 1906. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of Chicago, from its early days as a small trading post to its emergence as a major city in the United States. The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a different aspect of Chicago's history. The first section focuses on the city's early history, including the arrival of French explorers and the establishment of the fur trade. The second section covers the city's growth during the 19th century, including the construction of railroads and the development of the city's industrial base. The third section of the book focuses on the city's social and cultural history, including the rise of Chicago's famous meatpacking industry and the city's role in the development of jazz music. The fourth section covers the city's political history, including the rise of the Democratic Party and the influence of Chicago's powerful political machine. Throughout the book, Winchell provides detailed descriptions of important events and individuals in Chicago's history. He also includes numerous illustrations, maps, and photographs to help readers better understand the city's past. Overall, Chicago Past and Present is an informative and engaging historical book that provides a comprehensive overview of one of America's most important cities. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Chicago or the development of American cities more broadly.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: 1120175070
• ISBN13: 9781120175076
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 250 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"