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City of the Century: The Epic of Chicago and the Making of America

City of the Century This history of Chicago describes its wild beginnings, the Great Fire of 1871, its architecture, its mix of cultures, its community of young writers and journalists, and its staggering projects - including the reversal of the Chicago river and the raising of the entire city from prairie mud. Full description

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