The Dearborns (Classic Reprint): A Discourse Commemorative of the Eightieth Anniversary of the Occupation of Fort Dearborn, and the First Settlement ... First Settlement at Chicago (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Honor and history come alive in a gripping commemorative discourse. This detailed account explores the Dearborn family’s roots and their role in shaping Chicago’s early history, framed around the Eightieth Anniversary of Fort Dearborn’s occupation.

This edition presents a vivid narrative that blends biography, public service, and cultural memory. It traces General Henry Dearborn’s legacy from his New Hampshire beginnings to his national impact, while capturing how a single name threaded through places, people, and local institutions.

• Biographical sketches of the two General Dearbor ns and their influence on American history


• Context on Fort Dearborn, Chicago’s early days, and the city’s connections to national events


• Historical vignettes that illuminate public service, leadership, and memory

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