Books written by John R. Schmidt

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  The White Sox Bibliography

  The White Sox Bibliography

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  Hidden Chicago Landmarks

  It seems that a wealthy Astor Street chatelaine ran into Mayor Kelly at a social gathering and complained about the trash pickup on her street. Kelly phoned Paddy Bauler, the saloonkeeper-alderman whose ward included part of the Gold ...

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  Unknown Chicago Tales

  Chicago's most famous stories tend to crowd out the competition and shout down alternate perspectives. Visit with the man who founded a 150-year-long Chicago political dynasty. Take a peek at...

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  Hidden Chicago Landmarks

  Along the way, greet forgotten Chicago notables like the vice president who won a Nobel Prize and wrote a number-one pop hit. From the shortest street to the oldest house, John R. Schmidt visits the sites of Chicago's neglected history.

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  The Unraveling: Pakistan in the Age of Jihad

  The Unraveling is the clearest account yet of the complex, dangerous relationship between the leaders of Pakistan and jihadist groups—and how the rulers' decisions have led their nation to the brink of disaster and put other nations at ...