The Encyclopedia of Chicago
by James R. Grossman; Newberry Library; Chicago Historical Society
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Editions of The Encyclopedia of Chicago
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ISBN |
Binding/Format Hardcover |
Publisher Univ of Chicago Pr |
Date 2004 |
Price $28.95 |
 Very Good |
Publisher Notes
A comprehensive historical reference on metropolitan Chicago encompasses more than 1,400 entries on such topics as neighborhoods, ethnic groups, cultural institutions, and business history, and furnishes interpretive essays on the literary images of Chicago, the built environment, and the city's sports culture.
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"The writing in this unusually handsome and functional 1,104-page volume ranges from clear if pedestrian to pithy and clever, and in fact the editors have brilliantly met the greatest challenge that such a project presents: reconciling depth and breadth."
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