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Lincoln and Chicago
Lincoln and Chicago
Lincoln and Chicago
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Abraham Lincoln and Chicago both generate countless books, but this is the first in-depth examination of the actual relationship between the Prairie State's biggest city and its most famous citizen.

The Illinois Rail Splitter's influence can be felt across the Land of Lincoln, but his relationship with Chicago was pivotal in his journey to the national stage. Lincoln first came to Chicago in 1847, a year before the Illinois-Michigan Canal opened and brought spectacular wealth to the region. The Midwestern metropolis is where Lincoln would meet the backers that ultimately propelled him into the White House. Tens of thousands of Chicagoans viewed his coffin at its last stop before its final destination in Springfield. John Toman and Michael Frutig explore how the people of Chicago managed to get their man into power on the eve of the greatest crisis the nation had ever faced.

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Release dateJul 18, 2022
ISBN9781439675472
Lincoln and Chicago
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John Toman

John Toman is a historian who served as president for the Lawndale-Crawford Historical Society. His work in historical preservation in western Illinois has saved many old buildings in the area. He lives in Chicago. Michael Frutig is a writer of both fiction and nonfiction. He graduated from the University of Iowa. He lives in Chicago.

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