Originally published in 1922, this collection of short stories offers a witty and insightful portrait of life in Jazz Age Chicago. Hecht, a journalist and screenwriter, captures the sights, sounds, and characters of the city with humor and affection. He covers a wide range of topics, from politics and crime to sports and entertainment, and his writing is marked by a sharp, irreverent style. This book is a classic of Chicago literature and an entertaining read for anyone interested in the city's history and culture. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.