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1980rif. Q-052510772XDutton Adult 1980-11-25. Hardcover. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Dutton Adult hardcover
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2026rif. LRB35002218Paris: Editions Recreasoft 2026 Language: English. Approximately 528 pages. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1872. Text in English. This work provides a detailed account of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 its causes its devastating impact on the city and the subsequent efforts at reconstruction. Written by Elias Colbert and Everett Chamberlin it combines historical narrative with contemporary perspectives offering valuable insights into the urban development and resilience of Chicago in the 19th century. The book is a significant resource for historians and researchers interested in urban history disaster management and the social dynamics of post-fire recovery. Book images are non-contractual. Editions Recreasoft. Softcover. New. Editions Recreasoft paperback
2026rif. LRB48002332Paris: Editions Recreasoft 2026 Language: English. Approximately 566 pages. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1871. Text in English. This work provides a detailed account of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 one of the most devastating urban disasters in American history. The authors Elias Colbert and Everett Chamberlin offer a comprehensive narrative of the events leading up to the fire its immediate aftermath and the long-term impact on the city's development. The book is a valuable resource for historians urban planners and anyone interested in the history of Chicago and disaster management. Book images are non-contractual. Editions Recreasoft. Softcover. New. Editions Recreasoft paperback
2026rif. LRB48002331Paris: Editions Recreasoft 2026 Language: English. Approximately 568 pages. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1872. Text in English. This historical account provides a detailed narrative of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 one of the most devastating urban disasters in American history. The book offers firsthand accounts official reports and analyses of the fire's causes spread and aftermath. It includes a wealth of information on the city's reconstruction efforts and the societal impact of the catastrophe. Scholars and historians of urban development disaster studies and 19th-century American history will find this work particularly valuable. Book images are non-contractual. Editions Recreasoft. Softcover. New. Editions Recreasoft paperback
2026rif. LRB48044571Paris: Editions Recreasoft 2026 Language: English. Approximately 528 pages. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1871. Text in English. This historical account provides a detailed narrative of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 one of the most devastating urban disasters in American history. The book examines the causes progression and aftermath of the conflagration offering insights into the city's resilience and reconstruction efforts. It serves as a valuable resource for historians urban planners and anyone interested in disaster studies and 19th-century American history. Book images are non-contractual. Editions Recreasoft. Softcover. New. Editions Recreasoft paperback
1871rif. 42434Cincinnati and New York. . . 1871. Frontis illustration of Chicago in 1820. Folding map of Chicago. 528pp. Illustrations. Original cloth worn library gum label. Fore-edge with ink blotch and rubberstamp. Good plus. unknown
1871rif. 616030Cincinnati: C.F. Vent 1871. Hardcover. Near Fine. First edition. 528pp. Green pebbled cloth blind-stamped boards and gilt-stamped spine. Illustrated by Chapin & Gulick. Folded map of Chicago. Large bookplate of former Cleveland Mayor Hermon M. Chapin on the front pastedown spine gilt a bit dulled and corners rubbed with a touch of fraying at the spine ends near fine. C.F. Vent hardcover
1871rif. 1572805892C. F. Vent 1871. Hardcover. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More Spend Less.Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding with general signs of previous use. Good clean unmarked copy. 1872 printing. All maps present. Secure packaging for safe delivery.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. C. F. Vent hardcover
2006rif. DADAX1425561039University of Michigan Library 2006-09-13. Illustrated. paperback. New. 6.14x1.13x9.21. Buy with confidence. Excellent Customer Service & Return policy. University of Michigan Library paperback
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1871rif. 000012211Cincinnati: C.F. Vent 1871. First edition. Hardcover. Good. 8vo. 2 iii-vii 2 10-528 pp. Green cloth with gilt lettering and a gilt decoration on the spine. With 35 out of 36 illustrations from lithographs taken on the spot. With the map. A fascinating history with personal testimonies from those who experienced the Great Chicago Fire. Lacking an illustration and the rear hinge is cracked a dampstain is present on the front preliminaries and board. C.F. Vent hardcover
rif. MA09B-05474C. F. Vent. Collectible - Acceptable. Cincinnati New York: C. F. Vent 1871. 1st edition. 8vo hardcover. 528pp. Illustrations. Binding Copy. Spine cracked in multiple places text block nearly split in two. Owner's name on front endpage. Chicago Fires History Inquire if you need further information. C. F. Vent hardcover
1871rif. 78407Cincinnati and New York: C. F. Vent 1871. Presumed First Edition First printing. Hardcover. Fair. Chaplin & Gulick. 2 viii 9-528 2 pages Frontis Illustration. Folding map. Illustrations are from "Photographic Views taken on the Spot." Appendix A B C and D. Names and ink notations on first and second feps. Page foxing noted. Cover has wear soiling and spine torn and reglued. Elias Colbert was a United States journalist historian and astronomer. The two authors were associated with The Chicago Tribune at time of publication. From a contemporary review: This work is just issued from the press. It has numerous illustrations-the latter including a first-class map of the city which not only shows the burnt district but also the parks and boulevards. The work comprises a well-written history of Chicago before the fire with full statistics of growth in the commercial development of the city. and her manufacturing progress; a full description of the city as it existed before the fire; a graphic and ample account of the fire with its attendant and succeeding incidents; a very carefully-prepared statement of losses; with an appendix giving sketches of the great fires in history the documentary history of the fire contemporary opinions concerning the event the relief work etc. The well-known ability of the authors had led the public to expect from their hands a standard work on the subject and the readers of the book will not be disappointed. C. F. Vent hardcover
1871rif. 30324Cincinnati & N.Y. C.F. vent 1871. Orig. full cloth richly gilt back. Slightly rubbed. VIII528 pp. folded map and 35 illustrations in woodcut. A few brownspots. First edition. hardcover
1871rif. 0008852Cincinnati: C.F.Vent 1871. First edition. Hardcover. Very Good. Photographic. 8vo 528 pages embossed green cloth rubbed light foxing; ex libris Josiah Hardy on Feb. 19th 1872. Folding map showing the Burnt District. Comprehensive coverage of the Great Fire or rather the Greatest Fire. With 35 woodcuts after photographs. Includes a poem "Chicago" by John Greenleaf Whittier appears here with the title "A Poet's Tribute" and a chapter on the "Humors Of the Fire" - including an account of Mrs. O'Leary's cow. Jewell V20 . C.F.Vent hardcover
1871rif. 002189C F Vent 1871 Bound in dark green cloth with gilt spine decorations 528 pp. This copy with front board lightly rubbed gilt darkened and a closed tear to the front fold out map. Otherwise an unusually nice copy of a book found worn and read to death. C F Vent hardcover
1871rif. 3Cincinnati & New York: C. F. Vent 1871. First Edition. Decorated cloth. Good /None. Chapin & Gulick. Small 8vo green embossed cloth with gilt on spine 36 stereotyped illustrations by Chapman & Gulik with the scarce foldout map of Chicago 528 pages. Scarce classic study of the CHICAGO FIRE with numerous contemporary engravings from photographs taken on location. With the Scarce 4to foldout map of Chicago showing burnt area slight 2" tear along one fold. Covers corners & upper cap rubbed with a 3" thin stain across the upper cover; all plates are present & have considerable browning; light foxing throughout as is typical. Overall an important and very readable study of this enormously destructive historical catastrophe. C. F. Vent hardcover
