Slaughterhouse
- 252 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Pacyga guides readers through the history of Chicago's Union Stock Yard as only an insider can, covering the rough and toxic life inside the plants and their lasting effects on the world outside.
Dominic A. Pacyga is a distinguished historian whose work delves deeply into the life and development of American cities, with a particular focus on Chicago. He explores themes of urban development, labor history, immigration, and racial and ethnic relations, examining how these forces have shaped both the urban landscape and its inhabitants. His approach is characterized by meticulous research and a commitment to bringing the past to life for contemporary readers. Pacyga investigates how cultural and social drivers mold not only physical environments but also the identities of the people who inhabit them.


Pacyga guides readers through the history of Chicago's Union Stock Yard as only an insider can, covering the rough and toxic life inside the plants and their lasting effects on the world outside.
A comprehensive and engaging history of a century of Polish immigration and influence in Chicago.