The Great Chicago Lake Tunnel (1867) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781164150572)

The Great Chicago Lake Tunnel is a historical non-fiction book written by Jack Wing, first published in 1867. The book tells the story of the construction of the Chicago Lake Tunnel, which was a massive engineering feat that took place in the mid-19th century. The tunnel was built to supply fresh water to the growing city of Chicago, which had been plagued by water-borne diseases and pollution from the Chicago River.Wing's book provides a detailed account of the construction of the tunnel, from the initial planning stages to the final completion of the project. He describes the challenges faced by the engineers and workers who built the tunnel, including the difficult conditions they faced underground and the technological innovations that were required to make the project a success.The book also explores the social and political context of the tunnel's construction, including the role of the city government and the impact of the project on the local economy. Wing provides a vivid portrait of life in mid-19th century Chicago, and the book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of engineering, urban development, or the American Midwest.Overall, The Great Chicago Lake Tunnel is a fascinating and well-written account of one of the most important engineering projects of the 19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of American infrastructure and the development of modern cities.The Causes Which Led To Its Conception; The Great Undertaking; Obstacles Encountered; How The Work Was Performed; Launch Of The Crib, Etc.; Together With Sketches Of The Visits Of Several Illustrious Parties To The Works And A Midnight Train Of Cars Beneath Lake Michigan. Also, The Successful Completion Of The Great Enterprise.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.

Author: Jack Wing
ISBN-10: 116415057X
ISBN-13: 9781164150572
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 82
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.27lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.17d