This history of Chicago as freight handler to the nation chronicles the role of waterborne trade and transportation in building a metropolis on the swampland that the Illiwek once called Checagou. Illustrations along with tales of ships and storms paint a picture of life on Chicago's waterways.
This history of Chicago as freight handler to the nation chronicles the role of waterborne trade and transportation in building a metropolis on the sw...
From the days of hot-air balloons to the jumbo jet age, Chicago has played a vital role in the development of aviation. The Windy City's geographic location and its fame as a maritime and railroad center made it the premier aviation hub of America since the dawn of flight. This richly illustrated history portrays the airplanes and the aviators who conquered the skies and maintained Chicago's reputation as the crossroads of the nation. Aviation's colorful figures come to life as Young recounts tales of the pilots, patrons, and passengers who sparked public interest in the early days of flight....
From the days of hot-air balloons to the jumbo jet age, Chicago has played a vital role in the development of aviation. The Windy City's geographic lo...
