Chicago Antiquities: Comprising Original Items And Relations, Letters, Extracts, And Notes Pertainin

Chicago Antiquities is a historical book written by Henry Higgins Hurlbut in 1881. The book is a collection of original items, letters, extracts, and notes that pertain to the early history of Chicago. It covers the period from the founding of the city in the early 1800s to the mid-19th century. The book provides a detailed account of the people, places, and events that shaped the city's history during this time. It includes information on the Native American tribes that inhabited the region before the arrival of European settlers, the founding of the city by Jean Baptiste Point du Sable, and the growth of Chicago into a major commercial and industrial center. The book also covers the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 and its aftermath. Overall, Chicago Antiquities is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the early history of Chicago and the Midwest region of the United States.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.