Newspaper-Real Estate Schemes of the 1920s - by Margaret B Barker (Paperback)

The "In the 1920s, newspapers and real estate developers colluded in a scheme to sell tiny vacation lots to subscribers" book is an eye-opening expose that reveals the untold story of how these communities were created.

Drawing on newspaper accounts of the day, this book provides a detailed case study of Pell Lake, Wisconsin, and how it managed to survive more or less intact despite the legal, social, and environmental mayhem caused by the scheme.

This is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of resort communities, real estate development, and the intersection of journalism and business.