The Chicago Race Riots, July, 1919 (1919) - Hardcover

The Chicago Race Riots, July, 1919 is a book written by Carl Sandburg in 1919. The book provides a detailed account of the race riots that took place in Chicago in July of that year. The riots were sparked by a violent incident involving a black teenager who was swimming in Lake Michigan and drifted into a white beach. The incident escalated into a violent confrontation between white and black residents, resulting in several deaths and widespread destruction of property.Sandburg's book provides a comprehensive analysis of the events leading up to the riots, the causes of the violence, and the aftermath of the riots. He explores the racial tensions that existed in Chicago at the time, as well as the political and social factors that contributed to the unrest.The book is written in Sandburg's signature style, which is characterized by a poetic and lyrical use of language. He uses vivid descriptions and powerful imagery to convey the intensity of the riots and the emotions of those involved. Sandburg's account of the Chicago Race Riots is considered a seminal work in the history of race relations in the United States, and is still widely read and studied today.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.