| Author |
Quaife, Milo Milton, 1880-1959 |
| LoC No. |
13022481
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| Title |
Chicago and the Old Northwest, 1673-1835
A study of the evolution of the northwestern frontier, together with a history of Fort Dearborn
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| Original Publication |
United States: The University of Chicago Press,1913.
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| Contents |
The Chicago portage -- Chicago in the seventeenth century -- The Fox wars: a half-century of conflict -- Chicago in the revolution -- The fight for the Northwest -- The founding of Fort Dearborn -- Nine years of garrison life -- The Indian utopia -- The outbreak of war -- The battle and defeat -- The fate of the survivors -- The new Fort Dearborn -- The Indian trade -- War and the plague -- The vanishing of the red man.
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| Credits |
Tom Cosmas compiled from materials generously provided by The Internet Archive and are placed in the Public Domain.
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| Summary |
"Chicago and the Old Northwest, 1673-1835" by Milo Milton Quaife is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book offers a comprehensive examination of the development of Chicago and its role in the evolution of the Northwestern frontier, encompassing its geographical significance and early colonial history. The narrative aims to provide a scholarly yet accessible exploration of the formative years of Chicago, including the establishment of Fort Dearborn. The opening of this work introduces readers to the natural landscape that shaped early Chicago and emphasizes the strategic importance of the Chicago Portage as a vital conduit between the Great Lakes and the Mississippi River. Quaife discusses how this portage was a pivotal point for fur traders and explorers, ultimately setting the stage for the city's growth and development. He highlights the historical confusion around the portage's characteristics and the fluctuations of the Des Plaines River, which influenced the challenges faced by early travelers and traders in the region. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
F516: United States local history: Ohio River and Valley.
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| Subject |
Northwest, Old -- History
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| Subject |
Frontier and pioneer life -- Northwest, Old
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| Subject |
Fort Dearborn Massacre, Chicago, Ill., 1812
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| Subject |
Chicago (Ill.) -- History -- To 1875
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| Subject |
Frontier and pioneer life -- Illinois -- Chicago
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
69274 |
| Release Date |
Oct 31, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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