Recent release 'Cleveland's Colorful Characters' from Covenant Books author Kit Whipple writes a gripping narrative that details the culture and various events surrounding Cleveland which highlights its extraordinariness.
NEW YORK, March 9, 2020 (Newswire.com) - Kit Whipple, a 7th generation Clevelander, has completed his new book, “Cleveland’s Colorful Characters”, an easy to read insightful book on some of Cleveland’s most influential individuals. These individuals helped create the grand and unique city which at one time was one of the most respected in the world.
The first chapter is on the Mather family and how they helped create many of Cleveland’s world class institutions. On a lighter side they also threw the first documented ‘toga party’. The 2nd chapter provides insights into the Van Sweringens who built many of Cleveland’s finest homes and buildings as well being the largest railroad owners in the country. Through the author’s research he was able to determine they were the basis for the book, The Great Gatsby.
The other chapters inform readers on Charles Schweinfurth, AKA “Cleveland’s Castle Creator”, Jim Backus the creator of Mr. Magoo and who played ‘the professor on Gillian’s island. Also included is a brief insight into Camp Cleveland a 20,000 person Civil War camp in University Heights, unusual ghost stories and the last three chapters are dedicated to Cleveland’s automotive history. This is when Cleveland was the car capital of the country, if not the world.
Much of the intriguing information in this fact-packed book is new information which the author derived from his in-depth research and conversations with family descendants of those depicted in the book.
Published by Covenant Books of Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, Kit Whipple’s new book features enthralling real-life instances in Cleveland that shows its rich, vibrant society worthy of recognition.
This book treasures a comprehensive recounting of Cleveland’s accentuating aspects in history that paved a way for modern day appreciation of its beauty.
Readers can purchase “Cleveland’s Colorful Characters” at bookstores everywhere or online at the Apple iTunes store, Amazon, or Barnes and Noble.
Covenant Books is an international Christian owned and operated publishing house based in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. Covenant Books specializes in all genres of work which appeal to the Christian market. For additional information or media inquiries, contact Covenant Books at 843-507-8373.
Source: Covenant Books
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