Publisher's Synopsis
Captain Streeter, Pioneer is a historical book written by Everett Guy Ballard and published in 1914. The book tells the story of Captain George Wellington Streeter, a controversial figure who claimed a piece of land on the shore of Lake Michigan in Chicago and declared it an independent state. The book details Streeter's life and his efforts to defend his claim against the city of Chicago and other landowners. It also explores the social and political climate of Chicago in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, including issues of race, class, and corruption. Ballard's writing style is engaging and descriptive, providing readers with a vivid picture of Streeter's life and the events that shaped it. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Chicago, the development of the American West, or the lives of pioneering figures like Captain Streeter.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.
