Prairie Avenue

About this book

Prairie Avenue is a historical fiction novel written by Arthur Meeker. The book is set in Chicago during the late 1800s and tells the story of the wealthy residents who lived on Prairie Avenue, a street known for its opulent mansions and lavish lifestyles. The novel follows the lives of several families, including the McCormicks, the Fields, and the Pullmans, as they navigate the social and political landscape of the era.The story is told through the eyes of a young journalist named John Driscoll, who is tasked with writing a feature article about Prairie Avenue for his newspaper. As he delves deeper into the lives of the residents, he uncovers secrets and scandals that threaten to tear apart the community.Throughout the novel, Meeker explores themes of wealth, power, and corruption, highlighting the stark contrast between the luxurious lifestyles of the elite and the poverty and hardship faced by many of the city's working-class residents. He also touches on issues of race and class, as the characters grapple with the changing social and political climate of the time.Overall, Prairie Avenue is a richly detailed and engrossing novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of Chicago's wealthiest residents during a pivotal moment in American history.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.