Lincoln and Chicago

by John Toman and Michael Frutig

Book Overview

Abraham Lincoln and Chicago both generate countless books, but this is the first in-depth examination of the actual relationship between the Prairie State's biggest city and its most famous citizen.

The Illinois Rail Splitter's influence can be felt across the Land of Lincoln, but his relationship with Chicago was pivotal in his journey to the national stage. Lincoln first came to Chicago in 1847, a year before the Illinois-Michigan...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1540252973
• ISBN13: 9781540252975
• Release Date: July 2022
• Publisher: History PR
• Length: 146 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"