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History Of The Northwestern Soldiers’ Fair, Held In Chicago, 1864

History Of The Northwestern Soldiers’ Fair, Held In Chicago, 1864

United States Sanitary Commission

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2007
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Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781432677190
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The ''History Of The Northwestern Soldiers������� Fair, Held In Chicago, 1864'' is a book written by the United States Sanitary Commission. It provides a comprehensive account of the Northwestern Soldiers’ Fair, which was held in Chicago in 1864. The fair was organized to raise funds for the United States Sanitary Commission, which was a volunteer organization that provided medical and other supplies to Union soldiers during the American Civil War.The book describes in detail the planning and execution of the fair, including the various events and attractions that were held to raise money. It also includes information on the various individuals and organizations that contributed to the fair, as well as the soldiers and their families who benefited from the funds raised.The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the social and cultural context of the time, as well as the efforts of ordinary citizens to support the war effort. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Civil War, as well as the history of philanthropy and volunteerism 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.

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