Armchair Reader: My Kind of Town, Chicago - Softcover

David Morrow; NM Gamso; May Fons-Misetic; Kelly Wittmann; Adam Selzer; Mark W. Anderson; J.K. Kelley

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1605531022 ISBN 13: 9781605531021

Publisher: West Side Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

My Kind of Town, Chicago is a fascinating collection of little-known anecdotes, legends, untold stories, and fascinating facts about the Windy City. From the popular Armchair Reader series, this source of Chicago factual fun will delight and inform the curious of all ages.
Much has been said about the city of Chicago it s a Midwestern metropolis, the third-largest city in the United States, and a hub of commerce and culture rising from the shores of Lake Michigan. Indeed, there s plenty to talk about: the Great Chicago Fire, the World s Fair of 1893, windy politics, stunning architecture, and more. This book is all things Chicago from its history, sports, and politics to its food, neighborhoods and music.
Each topic is covered concisely in a few pages, so you can pick up My Kind of Town, Chicago anytime, anywhere to quench your thirst for Chicago-related knowledge. You ll get a unique taste of the Windy City, past and present, from each interesting tidbit.
My Kind of Town, Chicago includes:
A wide range of Chicago trivia presented in a clear and entertaining format
Information on Chicago stars, legends, and titans of business, including Marshall Field, Oprah Winfrey, Resurrection Mary, and the city s most famous ghost
Fast Facts pages that offer tidbits about Chicago sports, politics, history, and more
You Can Thank Chicago, which details Chicago s wide range of contributions to the world, including Twinkies, Tinkertoys, and the skyscraper
Chicago s ludicrous laws, like a $5 penalty against anyone who throws a rock or casts a stone in public
Timelines that highlight key points in the city s history

About this title

About the Author:

David Morrow is an accomplished writer and editor who has worked in the publishing industry for over 20 years. His recent work includes co-authoring Florida on Film and contributing to the reference guide Disasters, Accidents, and Crises in American History.

NM Gamso is a freelance writer living in Brooklyn, NY and perusing a Ph. D. in English literature. He grew up in the Midwest and still dreams about his beloved Chicago, which he called home for several years. In his free time, he enjoys reading, playing music, riding his bike, and reminiscing about hours blissfully wasted in Chicago's 24-hour taquerías.

Mary Fons-Misetic is a full-time freelance writer, nationally ranked slam poet, Neo-Futurist, and proud Chicagoan by choice. Read her popular blog, PaperGirl, at maryfons.com.

Kelly Wittmann is the author or co-author of seven educational, humor, and reference books. She lives in Chicago.

Adam Selzer writes books for young readers by day and serves as a historian/guide for Weird Chicago Tours by night. If you can find two cooler jobs, take them! His nonfiction books include The Smart Aleck's Guide to American History and Your Neighborhood Gives me the Creeps: True Tales of an Accidental Ghost Hunter. Check him out online at adamselzer.com.

Mark W. Anderson is an independent writer and journalist with a long history of writing about Chicago and its people. An avid listener of jazz and big band sounds, the lifelong Chicagoan lives with his wife and small dog in a Northwest Side bungalow stacked with books and records.

About this edition

• Publisher: West Side Publishing
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1605531022
• ISBN 13: 9781605531021
• Binding: Perfect Paperback
• Number of pages: 288
• Editor: Editors Of Armchair Reader