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 pioneering figure who played a significant role in the development of Chicago's lakefront. Streeter was a self-proclaimed ""King"" who claimed a large portion of land along the lakefront and established a community known as ""The District."" The book explores Streeter's early life, his military career, and his eventual settlement in Chicago. It also delves into the legal battles he faced as he fought to maintain his claim to the land.The book provides a detailed account of Streeter's life, including his eccentricities and the controversies he stirred up. It also offers insights into the social and political climate of Chicago during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.Overall, Captain Streeter, Pioneer is an engaging and informative read for anyone interested in the history of Chicago or the pioneering figures who helped shape the city.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.
