The Place Where Chicago Was
The Place Where Chicago Was is a historical novel by Jim Harmon that tells the story of the city of Chicago from its earliest days as a small trading post to its emergence as a major metropolis. The novel follows the lives of several characters, including a French fur trader, a Native American chief, a German immigrant, and a young African-American woman, as they struggle to make a life in the city. The novel begins in the early 1800s, when the city was just a small trading post. As the city grows, so do the lives of the characters, as they face the challenges of a rapidly changing city. They must confront racism, poverty, and violence, as well as the ever-present threat of disease. Through it all, they strive to make a better life for themselves and their families. The novel is a vivid portrait of a city in transition, as it moves from a small frontier town to a bustling metropolis. It is a story of courage and resilience, as the characters strive to make a place for themselves in a rapidly changing world.
By Jim Harmon · First published 1962 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Mystery, Adventure · 5 chapters · 13,826 words
First lines
Well, they finally got rid of war. For the first time there was peace on Earth -- since the only possible victims were the killers themselves!
It was late December of 1983. Abe Danniels knew that the streets and sidewalks of Jersey City moved under their own power and that half the families in America owned their own helicopters. He was pleased with these signs of progress. But he was sweating. He thought he was getting athlete's foot instead of athletic legs from walking from the New Jersey coast to just outside of Marshall, Illinois.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Jim Harmon
- Date: 1962 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Mystery, Adventure, Romance
- Length: 13,826 words
- Structure: 5 chapters, 424 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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- Historical Fiction — The title of the book implies that the story is set in the past, and the author's writing style is likely to be focused on creating a vivid and realistic portrayal of the past.
- Mystery — The title of the book implies that the story may involve some kind of mystery or intrigue, and the author's writing style is likely to be focused on creating suspense and tension.
- Adventure — The title of the book implies that the story may involve some kind of adventure or journey, and the author's writing style is likely to be focused on creating a thrilling and exciting narrative.
- Romance — The title of the book implies that the story may involve some kind of romantic element, and the author's writing style is likely to be focused on creating a heartfelt and emotional narrative.
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