Thomas Hughes Of England And His Visits To Chicago In 1870 And 1880 (1896) - Daniel Goodwin - Bog

Thomas Hughes of England and His Visits to Chicago in 1870 and 1880 is a non-fiction book written by Daniel Goodwin and published in 1896. The book is a detailed account of the visits made by Thomas Hughes, a British lawyer, politician, and author, to Chicago in the years 1870 and 1880.The book provides a fascinating insight into the life and times of Thomas Hughes, who is best known for his novel Tom Brown's School Days. The author, Daniel Goodwin, was a personal friend of Hughes and had accompanied him on both of his visits to Chicago.The book is divided into two parts, with the first part covering Hughes' visit to Chicago in 1870. This section includes a detailed description of the city at the time, including its architecture, culture, and social conditions. The author also provides an account of Hughes' interactions with various prominent figures in the city, including the mayor and other politicians.The second part of the book covers Hughes' second visit to Chicago in 1880. This section includes a detailed account of Hughes' observations on the changes that had taken place in the city over the course of the decade. The author also provides an account of Hughes' interactions with various prominent figures, including members of the business community and political leaders.Overall, Thomas Hughes of England and His Visits to Chicago in 1870 and 1880 is a fascinating account of the life and times of one of Britain's most prominent authors and politicians, as well as a detailed look at the history of one of America's most iconic cities.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.