Chicago: Past, Present, Future (1870) - Hardcover

""Chicago: Past, Present, Future"" is a historical book written by John Stephen Wright in 1870. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the city of Chicago, covering its past, present, and future prospects. The author takes readers on a journey through the city's early beginnings as a small trading post to its rapid growth and development into a bustling metropolis. The book is divided into three main sections, each covering a different aspect of Chicago's history. The first section explores the city's early history and the Native American tribes that once inhabited the area. The second section delves into the city's rapid growth during the mid-19th century, including its rise as a major transportation hub and its role in the Civil War. The final section of the book focuses on the future of Chicago, with the author sharing his predictions for the city's continued growth and development. He also discusses the challenges that the city will face in the years to come, including issues related to infrastructure, housing, and social inequality. Overall, ""Chicago: Past, Present, Future"" is a fascinating historical account of one of America's most iconic cities. It provides readers with a detailed understanding of how Chicago came to be the city it is today, while also offering insights into what the future may hold for this vibrant and dynamic metropolis.Relations To The Great Interior, And To The Continent.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.