Fort Dearborn: An Address, Delivered at the Unveiling of the Memorial Tablet to Mark the Site of the Block-House, on Saturday Afternoon, May 21st, 1881, Under the Auspices of the Chicago Historical So

John Wentworth

ISBN 10: 0484680498 / ISBN 13: 9780484680493

Published by Forgotten Books, 2017

Seller Inventory # 393980702

Synopsis:

Fort Dearborn: An Address Delivered at the Unveiling of the Memorial Tablet

A concise, archival look at the Fort Dearborn site and Chicago’s early history, framed by an address delivered in 1881. This edition includes notes and an appendix that accompany the main speech, offering context for readers interested in Chicago’s past and its commemorations.

This volume presents the unveiling moment and the surrounding ideas about local history, memory, and public meaning. It focuses on the site's significance and the people who shaped Chicago’s early defenses and heritage.

• An eyewitness-style address delivered at a public ceremony in Chicago, 1881.
• Accompanying notes that provide historical context for the commemorative tablet and Fort Dearborn.
• An appendix with additional material related to the event and era.

Ideal for readers of local history, Civil War-era memory, and 19th-century American commemorations. It suits adults and students seeking a compact, primary-source‑adjacent introduction to Chicago’s early days and its public memory.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Fort Dearborn: An Address, Delivered at the ...
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Publication Date: 2017
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: New