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Chicago Giant: A Biography Of Long John Wentworth

Chicago Giant: A Biography Of Long John Wentworth

Fehrenbacher, Don E.

Hardcover

Political BiographiesFiction AnthologiesRegional: Midwest

ISBN10: 1258069482
ISBN13: 9781258069483
Publisher: Literary Licensing Llc
Published: Jul 22 2011
Pages: 298
Weight: 1.34
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Chicago Giant: A Biography Of Long John Wentworth is a detailed account of the life and career of John Wentworth, a prominent figure in the history of Chicago. Written by Don E. Fehrenbacher, the book covers Wentworth's early life and education, his rise to political power in Chicago, and his many contributions to the city's growth and development. Wentworth served as mayor of Chicago, as well as a member of Congress and the Illinois State Senate. He was also a successful businessman and publisher, and played a key role in the development of Chicago's transportation infrastructure. Fehrenbacher's biography draws on extensive research and primary sources to provide a comprehensive and engaging portrait of Wentworth, his accomplishments, and his impact on the city of Chicago. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of Chicago or the life of one of its most influential figures.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.

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