Stories And Sketches Of Chicago (1880)

Book Overview

""Stories and Sketches of Chicago"" is a collection of short stories and essays written by James Baird McClure and published in 1880. The book offers an insightful and vivid portrayal of the city of Chicago during the late 19th century, capturing the essence of its bustling streets, diverse neighborhoods, and vibrant culture. The stories range from humorous anecdotes to poignant reflections on the city's history and character, and cover a wide range of topics, including politics, architecture, social issues, and everyday life. With its engaging prose and rich historical detail, ""Stories and Sketches of Chicago"" provides a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era of one of America's most iconic cities.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: 1104657783
• ISBN13: 9781104657789
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 214 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"