This book is a comprehensive account of the history of the Chicago Tribune during its first hundred years from 1865 to 1880. It captures the challenges, the breakthroughs, and the controversies that define the Tribune's identity as one of the most respected newspapers in the United States. Using a blend of investigative journalism and editorial insights, the author brings to life the Tribune's evolution as a powerhouse of news and a beacon of American democracy. Scholars, students, and readers interested in journalism will find this book engaging and enlightening.

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