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Exploring the History and Lore of the Windy City Discover the fascinating history of Chicago home to Obama, Al Capone and the Chicago Cubs, politicians, mobsters, and more, told through 24 dramatic true stories. Known as an expert on Chicago's folklore and crime stories, Adam Selzer takes readers through Chicago's history from the 1800s to the present with tales of the politicians, eccentrics, and the famous and infamous who shaped the city. Essays explore historic events from the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 to the beginnings of the film era (Chicago was home to film long before Hollywood); speeches by Abraham Lincoln and Barack Obama; the historical contributions to the birth of rock 'n roll of Chess Records, who signed Howlin' Wolf, Chuck Berry, Bo Diddley, Etta James, Little Walter, and Willie Dixon; and baseball legends and curses. Learn about the city's legendary ghosts and haunted hotels. Also included are guided walking tours around many of the sites mentioned, illustrated with colour photographs and maps. . 'Chronicles of Old Chicago: Exploring the History and Lore of the Windy City' appeals to American history buffs, Chicago residents, baseball fans, political historians, and tourists, with: . Intriguing profiles of historic and cultural figures including Oprah Winfrey, Roger Ebert, Barack Obama, Mayor Richard Daley, and more . More than 200 photographs and illustrations . 6 Easy-to-follow walking tours with 7+ detailed maps . Complete Index AUTHOR: Adam Selzer, a historian and tour guide, was born in Des Moines and makes his home in Chicago, where he resides with his wife, stepson and cats in the west Loop. The passionate Chicago-lover appears regularly on TV and radio talking about Chicago history, and he has published 15 books, ranging from young adult novels to books on the history of the Windy City including the recent Ghosts of Chicago. He can often be found writing in coffee shops or poking around old buildings, empty alleyways, and dusty libraries around the city. REVIEWS: "While this is a nonfiction book, it reads like fiction, whereby the reader journeys through Paris at different times in its history, through the stories of famous people and places." -ForeWord Review "This lovely, gorgeous and intelligent book examines the Paris of old and not so old, with its many fascinating figures and tales." -Chicago Tribune "A fun, supplemental travel book for those seeking to go beyond the traditional tourist spots" - Library Journal "Excellent walking tours are accompanied by engaging anecdotes….." - France Magazine 200 illustrations and photographs MUSEYON GUIDES CHRONICLES SERIES 9780984633449 Chronicles of Old Rome: Exploring Italy's Eternal City 9780984633401 Chronicles of Old Boston: Exploring New England's Historic Capital 9780984633487 Chronicles of Old Chicago: Exploring the History and Lore of the Windy City 9780984633418 Chronicles of Old Las Vegas: Exposing Sin City's High-Stakes History 9780984633432 Chronicles of Old London: Exploring Historic Neighborhoods 9780982232064 Chronicles of Old New York: Exploring Manhatten's Landmark Neighbors 9780984633425 Chronicles of Old Paris: Exploring the Historic City of Light
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Adam Selzer is a historian, a tour guide, and the author of 15 books ranging from young adult novels to histories of the Ghosts of Chicago. He appears regularly on TV and radio talking about Chicago history. He lives in Chicago.
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