Fascinating! I learned so much about Chicago history, the highs and lows.

2/6/2005 --- Sending on to bigjohnlefty

Received in trade. Plan to read soon.

I really enjoyed this book - it had a lot of stuff about where many products and and structures we have today came from.
There were a lot of things about Chicago I didn't know before reading this book - including the saga of a certain serial killer.

RELEASE NOTES:

Going in the mail today to the first recipient.

Many apologies - I've had this book, as the first recipient in its bookring, for at least a couple of weeks now, and just forgot to journal that it arrived safely. It's been on the TBR shelf since arrival, and I'm just starting it today. Will journal again when I'm done.

Thanks to davidotto and biojohnlefty for sharing.

This has been a very interesting read. The author has obviously done an incredible amount of detailed research, and has an engaging and lively style that puts you in the middle of the action. The juxtaposition of the creation and building of the World's Colombian Exposition in 1892/3 and the horrific serial murderer who worked just around the Fair's edges is fascinating. It's also neat to understand the social culture of the times, as well as read information about famous names who were involved in the planning and execution, such as the landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, creator of NYC's Central Park and Boston's "Emerald Necklace" of green spaces. I'm very glad to have had a chance to read this.

I've PM'd the next reader in the list and will send the book when I get the address.

Due to a recent move and other monkeywrenches in my works :-) this book is only today going into the mail to danesnboxers. Many apologies to all concerned. And thanks for sharing!

Finally got this in the mail. I can't wait to read it. I will finish the book I am reading and get started on this one.
Danesnboxers

Rather than hold this ray up. Life has become very busy. I got a copy of this book from frugalreader since I really want to read it. I contacted cisco for a mailing address so I can move this on its way.
Danesnboxers

10/3/05 - haven't heard from michelledunn yet - sent 2 PMs.
PM'd baronreads, who is next on the ring.

Received this book in the mail today! Stay tuned...
9/28/05 - Slow reader, eh? I really enjoyed this book! Never would have picked it up before hearing about it on bookcrossing. Thaks, davidotto, for making it available. Will send it to the next reader as soon as I get the address!

I received this last week and have already started it. I believe Michelledunn is still interested, so when I'm done it will detour back to her. Thanks!