Charles Spaulding Winslow Ralph Everett (2 results)

First edition SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. x, 276 pages. Hardcover: H 20.25cm x L 13.75cm. Lacks dust jacket. Dark gray cloth mildly soiled, small frayed chip to cloth at spine heel, minor fraying at head of front joint, cloth nicked at rear board's top edge. Soiling to edges; toning and some soiling to endpapers; past owner's pencil signature at top of front free endpaper with pencil notes on rear free endpaper. A few spots of soiling to interior text pages which, overall, remain quite clean. A very good- copy of an uncommon book with the author's ink signature "ChasSWinslow" (completely written without a break in the ink) at the center of the front free endpaper. Features extensive text by Charles S. Winslow illustrated by cartoons drawn by Ralph Everett Wilder circa 1903 which reflect various facets of Chicago's 19th century history and were originally published to accompany soap advertisements by Chicago meatpacker Swift & Company.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a fascinating journey through early Chicago, beginning with its discovery by Louis Jolliet and Jacques Marquette in 1673. The author brings to life the city's pivotal moments, from Robert Cavelier La Salle's exploration of the portage in 1682 to the establishment of the Chicago Historical Society in 1856. Along the way, readers will encounter fascinating characters, including the intrepid explorers, visionary architects, and pioneering settlers who shaped the city's destiny. Through vivid anecdotes and engaging prose, the author sheds light on the events that transformed a humble frontier outpost into the bustling metropolis it is today. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…