It is a captivating collection of verses that brings to life the vibrant spirit and dynamic atmosphere of the city of Chicago. This book takes readers...
As our weekly poem of 30-July-2006, “Jazz Fantasia” was a special challenge because it isn’t just about jazz, it IS jazz. The rhythm is central, but n...
Miss Civilization, a one act comedy, tells the story of a young woman who matches wits with three burglars attempting to rob her house. This recordin...
Allan Pinkerton (1819-1884), a Scotsman by birth and a barrel-maker by trade, settled in Chicago in its infancy and founded the Pinkertons, the world'...
Gold Hunter's Experience is a witty and engrossing tale of participation in the Pike's Peak gold rush. Four men in partnership hauled 24 tons of minin...
The Bahá'í Revelation is an introductory book to the Bahá'í Faith written by Thornton Chase, who is recognized as the first convert to the Bahá'í Fait...
In the tranquil neighborhood of Sheridan Road, a chilling incident unfolds. A gunshot echoes through the night, drawing Patrolman Murphy to an enigmat...
Calumet "K" follows the story of a young man navigating the complex world of Chicago's grain industry. He faces intense rivalries, labor disputes, and...
This book presents a series of letters from John Graham, a self-made businessman and patriarch of a Chicago meatpacking empire, to his son Pierrepont....
Emma McChesney and Company is the final installment in the Emma McChesney trilogy, following the spirited and successful businesswoman as she navigate...
Titan is the second book in Theodore Dreiser's Trilogy of Desire. It follows the story of Frank Cowperwood, a ruthless and ambitious businessman who m...
In the heart of bustling Chicago, Lucile, a college student, witnesses a perplexing sight at the university library where she works. A young girl, see...
Set during the bustling excitement of the World's Fair in Chicago, 'Against Odds' follows detective Carl Masters as he navigates a web of intrigue and...
Theodore Dreiser's *The Genius* is a sprawling, complex novel that chronicles the life and artistic development of Eugene Witla, a talented but emotio...
Edward Steiner's 'On the Trail of the Immigrant' is a firsthand account of the immigrant experience in late 19th and early 20th century America. It te...
'Birds and All Nature' was a monthly publication dedicated to exploring the wonders of the natural world. Each issue featured short poems and informat...
Mr. Dooley is a fictional Irish saloonkeeper in Chicago who offers witty and insightful observations on American politics and society. Created by Finl...
Windy McPherson's Son explores the complexities of ambition, success, and the pursuit of happiness in the face of personal and professional challenges...
Frank Norris' "Deal in Wheat and Other Stories of the New and Old West" presents a collection of short stories that capture the essence of life in the...
This volume contains a collection of Benjamin King's poems, published after his unexpected death in 1894. King was a renowned American humorist whose...
“Birds and All Nature,” a monthly publication from the Nature Study Publishing Company of Chicago, was a comprehensive look at the natural world in th...
'Birds and Nature' was a monthly magazine published from 1897 to 1907, dedicated to exploring the wonders of the natural world. This particular volume...
This book provides a detailed overview of the living conditions of African Americans in Chicago in the early 20th century. The study was conducted by...
