Unknown Chicago Tales

by John R. Schmidt

Chicago's most famous stories tend to crowd out the competition and shout down alternate perspectives. Visit with the man who founded a 150-year-long Chicago political dynasty. Take a peek at some of the lesser-known Chicago film classics. Review Professor Moriarty's Chicago caper and Annie Oakley's cocaine case. Uncover the lengths to which Chicago's long-celebrated Mr. Pioneer Settler went to keep a slave. Discover why the Kennedy curves at Division Street and why the county jail saved a gallows for fifty years. From Death Valley Scotty's wild ride to the bowling ball that went around the world, John Schmidt provides a parade of Chicago originals.

Genres: History, Nonfiction

144 pages, Paperback

Published April 26, 2021

About the author

John R. Schmidt is the author of The Unraveling. He teaches at the Elliott School for International Affairs at George Washington University. He served in the State Department during a thirty-year service career, including as Political Counselor at the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad in the years leading up to 9/11.

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Reviews

[Ann · Rating 4 out of 5]

Facts about Chicago history that I never knew!! a very interesting account of prominent and unknown people who have influenced this city.

[CapnKath · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book of little known Chicago facts and tales.

[SGT · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great compilation of stories that I would otherwise never know about the history of Chicago.