Early Social Life In Chicago (1916)

Early Social Life in Chicago written by Sarah Seymour Blair and published in 1916 is a historical account of the development of social life in Chicago during the mid-19th century. The book provides a detailed description of the social conditions and customs of the time including the development of social clubs the role of women in society and the emergence of the middle class.Blair begins by describing the early days of Chicago when the city was a small trading post on the edge of the frontier. She then goes on to discuss the growth of the city in the mid-19th century as it became a major center for commerce and industry. Along the way she details the social customs and traditions that developed in Chicago during this time including the establishment of social clubs the role of women in society and the emergence of a new middle class.Throughout the book Blair draws on primary sources such as diaries letters and newspaper articles to provide a vivid and detailed picture of life in Chicago during this period. She also includes numerous photographs and illustrations to help bring the era to life. Overall Early Social Life in Chicago is a fascinating look at a pivotal moment in the history of one of America's most important cities.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting preserving and promoting the world's literature in affordable high quality modern editions that are true to their original work.