""Chicago: The History Of Its Reputation"" by Lloyd Lewis is a comprehensive exploration of the city of Chicago and its reputation. The book delves into the city's history, from its early days as a small trading post to its rise as a major metropolis. The author examines the various factors that contributed to Chicago's reputation, including its role as a center of industry, its political corruption, and its notorious gangsters. The book also explores the city's cultural contributions, including its architecture, literature, and music. Throughout the book, the author provides a nuanced and complex portrait of Chicago, highlighting both its strengths and weaknesses. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Chicago or urban history in general.This is a new release of the original 1929 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.