The Great Conflagation, Chicago. Its Past, Present and Future…

Chicago> Its Past, Present and Future… Philadelphia: Union Publishing Co., 1871. 8vo, original green cloth, gilt illustration on top cover, and gilt lettering on spine, illustrated, 458 pp. Binding slightly tilted, minor extremity wear, bottom hinge somewhat weak, normal aging; otherwise very good or better. Most of the content is focused on the "Great Chicago Fire", but includes discussion of some other major fires. There is a considerable amount of eye witness information, and a folding map of the 'fire line.' Also included is a lot of background information on insurance, population by ward, and the status of the fire department. Sabin 800031.