Chicago: The Wonder City (1893)

By Eugen Seeger

Book Overview

Chicago: The Wonder City is a historical book written by Eugen Seeger in 1893. The book provides a comprehensive account of the city of Chicago during the late 19th century, when it was rapidly developing into a major center of commerce and industry. Seeger describes the city's growth, its architecture, its people, and its cultural and social life. He also covers the World's Columbian Exposition, which was held in Chicago in 1893 and attracted millions of visitors from around the world. The book is richly illustrated with photographs and drawings, providing a vivid picture of the city at the time. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Chicago and its role in shaping America's industrial and cultural landscape.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: 1164134752
• ISBN13: 9781164134756
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Length: 468 Pages
• Weight: 1.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"