History of Chicago: A Captivating Guide to the People and Events that Shaped the Windy City’s History

De: Captivating History

Narrado por: Duke Holm

Explore the captivating history of Chicago

Founded as a tiny, temporary settlement, Chicago became a crux of the American fur trade before growing into one of the powerhouses of the Industrial Revolution.

From procuring drinking water to implementing racial equality, nothing has ever been simple for the people who have called Chicago home - and yet there is immense pride among Chicagoans for what they and their fellow people have achieved.

The city has been home to some of America’s most influential people, be they talk show hosts or US Presidents. Every star on the Chicago flag represents an achievement to be remembered; every building an era that has helped shape the modern city into what it is today.

In this book, you will discover remarkable stories of people and events who shaped the history of this fascinating city.

History of Chicago: A Captivating Guide to the People and Events that Shaped the Windy City’s History includes topics such as:

• The Chicago Trail of Tears
• All Roads (and Railways) Lead to Chicago
• Filthiest City in America
• The Financial District of America
• Workers’ Cottage to Skyscraper; Chicago’s Architecture and Design
• 1860 Republican National Convention
• World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago
• The Speakeasy and Al Capone
• Real Chicago Flavor
• The Great Depression and Legislated Segregation
• Century of Progress
• Oprah Winfrey and Harpo
• And much, much more

So if you want to learn more about the history of Chicago, buy this audiobook now!

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Excellent book...

I found it excellent book starting with Chicago's origins and ending with the metropolis that is Chicago at the end of the 19th Century. Then coming to modern city.

My dreamland the Chicago city.

I just moved to my dreamland, the Chicago city, all though I have known and loved the town for many years. This book is a great coffee table intro and a very reasonable price. Additionally, yes it gave me many new things to live in the city with peace.

entertaining, but glosses over or omits key points

enjoyed this book, but noticed it glosses over some key points. the author clearly favors Richard M Daily and never mentioned objections to his leadership choices. also, the objections to the Obama presidential library location were never mentioned. it is a brief history, so choices had to be made as to what to include.

This is for you...

Very nice book. It is in superb descriptions as advertised. The text, not surprisingly, is dry. Nonetheless, the period descriptions are superb especially when placed in juxtaposition of the current day views of the same scene. It was definitely a worthwhile purchase.

Gift for a native Chicagoan...

I love this book, I like the wider version better for the image of the city old and new but I like how this one is compact and easy to find a place for it.

I have a great love of History.

I love the books! This was a gift to a friend who recently visited Chicago for the first time and took both hosted and self-guided tours. She loved this book and so did I.I have a great love of History, specifically ancient and Chicago!

Okay.

Narration is choppy and unnatural. They think Pearl Harbor is in Florida. Spotty coverage of Chicago history.

If you love history you will love this

Actual motivating and chalk full of unidentified details of the people in their lives during this period. This author is my favorite historical author I am amazed at how many little details she is able to find and how much more interesting it makes each book. I listened to this book and enjoyed the reader as well.

great listen

Really informative! We listened to on the way to Chicago- perfect for tweens to hear

Clearly read by AI

The constant mispronounced words were distracting to the point of aggravation. If this was in place read by a person they would be fired and whoever hired them should be fired twice.