The Chicago Race Riots, July, 1919 (1919)

The Chicago Race Riots, July, 1919 is a non-fiction book written by American poet and journalist Carl Sandburg. The book recounts the events of the race riots that took place in Chicago in July of 1919, which were some of the most violent and deadly riots in American history. Sandburg provides a detailed account of the causes and effects of the riots, as well as the social and political climate in Chicago at the time. He also delves into the racial tensions between African Americans and white Americans, and the ways in which these tensions were exacerbated by the riots. The book includes firsthand accounts from witnesses and participants in the riots, as well as newspaper articles and other sources from the time. Overall, The Chicago Race Riots, July, 1919 is a powerful and informative account of a tragic moment in American history, and an important reminder of the ongoing struggle for racial justice in the United States.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.