This book is a fascinating memoir of early Chicago, as seen through the eyes of Edwin O. Gale. The book paints a vivid picture of life in Chicago during the mid-to-late nineteenth century, and provides a valuable glimpse into the city's history and culture. A must-read for anyone interested in the history of Chicago or urban history more broadly. 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.