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Chicago's highways, old and new

Milo Quaife · 2022

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The author was a historian of the American Midwest, and served as Director of the Wisconsin Historical Society. Chapter headings include: -The Vincennes Trace -The road to Ottawa and the Southwest. -The thoroughfares to the lead mines. -The Green Bay Road. -The plank road era. -The commerce of the prairies. -Stage coaches and travel. -Taverns and tavern life. -Dangers of the highway. -A bridal tour in pioneer Illinois. -Appendix: Guide to the chief points of historical interest within a day’s journey of Chicago.

Book details

Year
2022
Language
English
Publisher
Creative Media Partners, LLC
Editions
2
ISBN
9781015750913

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