Chicago, Satan's Sanctum: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Chicago, Satan's Sanctum is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Curon, L. O..
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"Chicago, Satan's Sanctum" by L. O. Curon is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the dark underbelly of Chicago’s political and social landscape, examining the pervasive influence of crime and corruption in the city’s governance. Through its exploration of the complexities of vice, official misconduct, and the power dynamics at play, the novel offers a critique of civic integrity exemplified by figures like Mayor Harrison. The opening of the narrative sets a somber tone, focusing on the reelection of Mayor Harrison amidst rampant crime and vice in Chicago. Curon discusses the political dynamics that allowed Harrison's electoral success despite his administration's shortcomings, highlighting the complicity of both the criminal classes and the respectable community in this moral decay. It paints a vivid picture of a city plagued by crime, with detailed critiques of law enforcement, the inefficacy of regulations, and an environment in which both public officials and criminals thrive. The stage is set for an examination of the systemic corruption interwoven into the very fabric of the city and its governance as the story unfolds.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Chicago, Satan's Sanctum
- Author credits: Curon, L. O.
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Crime -- Illinois -- Chicago
- Police corruption -- Illinois -- Chicago
- Political corruption -- Illinois -- Chicago
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- Category: American Literature
- Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery
- Category: Novels
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