9780282379063 - Recollections of Life and Doings in Chicago, from the Haymarket Riot to the End of World War I (classic Reprint) by Charles H. Hermann (4 results)
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Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United KingdomForgotten Books
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book by a young man who had the fortune to observe and interact with the founders and employees of Chapin Gore, the most famous liquor establishment in the country for over 50 years, provides unique insight into the gilded age of Chicago's elite. The author takes the reader throug…h his own remembrances of meeting Gardner Chapin and James Gore, and the reciprocal impact of prominent men of the day, like Carter Harrison, John T. Hoffman, 'Uncle' Phil Hoyne, and General Philip Sheridan, on each other and on the establishment. The reader learns about the famous sporting set, gamblers, and politicians, as well as the artists, judges, lawyers, actors, and bon vivants who frequented Chapin Gore. The author's personal recollections of boxing greats like John L. Sullivan, Jim Corbett, and Peter Jackson, as well as stories of crooked politicians and con men he encountered, make this a captivating read. The author's firsthand experience lends authenticity to the broader context of Chicago's rise from a rowdy frontier town to one of the most vibrant and important cities in the world. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in Chicago history, the movers and shakers of the era, and the development of Chicago's elite. 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.
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Seller: Buchpark, Trebbin, GermanyBuchpark
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Condition: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 298 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.
