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City of Big Shoulders: A History of Chicago

By Robert G. Spinney
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By Robert G. Spinney
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"Condensed yet energetic and substantial history of Chicago. Spinney has a firm sense of historical narrative as well as a keen eye for entertaining and illuminating detail."― Publishers Weekly

A city of immigrants and entrepreneurs, Chicago is quintessentially American. Spinney brings it to life and highlights the key people, moments, and special places--from Fort Dearborn to Cabrini-Green, Marquette to Mayor Daley, the Union Stock Yards to the Chicago Bulls--that make this incredible city ...

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HistoryUnited States HistoryUnited States History - Midwestern RegionIllinois - State & Local History