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Chicago (America the Beautiful) Hardcover – September 21, 2009
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Jordan Worek's first book was An American History Album.
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CHICAGO IS a city of architectural gems, vibrant neighborhoods, beloved sports teams, prestigious cultural institutions, and outstanding attractions. The major metropolis of the American heartland, Chicago boasts a population of nearly three million people, making it the third most populous city in the country.
Founded in 1833, Chicago was known for its stockyards, steel mills and railroads when the Great Fire of 1871 destroyed most of the city. But a great building boom followed, and today the city's skyline is among the world's most famous and most beautiful.
Popularly called the Windy City, Chicago is also known as the City of Big Shoulders. Its generosity of spirit has welcomed waves of newcomers and travelers, and the city is justifiably proud of its reputation as a friendly place. In the words of one song celebrating the city, "You'll lose the blues in Chicago."
Chicago is a patchwork of neighborhoods and, not surprisingly, a city of great food and regional specialties. It has a thriving downtown, providing an almost unlimited variety of things to do and see. The contemporary Millennium Park offers music, art, and the stainless-steel Cloud Gate sculpture -- nicknamed the Bean because of its shape -- which lets visitors see their own reflection against the city's breathtaking skyline.
Chicago is a great sports town, too, where enthusiasts find professional teams of every major American sport. And there are renowned cultural institutions, a diverse and lively theater scene, the world-famous Navy Pier and other family attractions, the Magnificent Mile with its high-end shops -- and so much more.
But most of all, Chicago is a city of people. Some of them, including President Obama, are influential. All of them are extremely proud to be part of such a marvelous place.
From its soaring towers to its lakefront beaches, and from its diverse neighborhoods to its varied attractions, Chicago offers an abundance of treasures. We hope you'll enjoy them as you travel the pages of America the Beautiful -- Chicago.
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N.G. Rockford
on January 10, 2010
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This photo book on Chicago is beautiful! I live in California,but am from Chicago- and I enjoy having a book to look at that has all the top Chicago sites, plus wonderful more personal moments that make Chicago the great city that it is. The city's fabulous art and architecture are featured prominently. The book is just the right size- easy to handle and get through in one sitting. But engaging enough to look at over again. The text not only tells us what we are looking at,but often includes facts that aren't commonly known- eg that Picasso refused to accept the $100,000 that the city offered him for the sculpture he designed for one of the downtown plazas. The color photography is fabulous- vibrant and subtle colors and interesting shots of familiar sites. I have given this book as a gift to many friends who are transplanted from Chicago to other parts of the country- and they love the book. Anyone who hasn't been to Chicago- would see this book and want to go there!
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This was given to my mother as a gift. She grew up in Chicago. She thought the photography was wonderful and loved the entire book. Personally, I had never seen the book but it was recommended in a magazine so I thought it might be a good choice and sounds like it was a good choice.
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I bought this book as a Christmas gift for my daughter. She recently visited Chicago with her roommate. The book is full of big, bright, colorful pictures. She loved it.
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I brought this book for a friend who is overseas and missing her hometown of Chicago terribly. She loved this book. Im glad I could make her day!! Great imagery and history in this book!
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Information is excellent. Pictures are great. A lovely coffee table book.
Have also used it for a gift, and given it to out of town visitors.
Have also used it for a gift, and given it to out of town visitors.
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Readers delight! Wish I were there!
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