The story of an American city, the men who controlled it, the young
editor who attempted to reform it, and the audacious girl who helped
sway its destinies.
"A vivid and picturesque story."--_Boston Transcript._
"One of the most important novels of the year--a vivid, strong, sincere
story."--_New Orleans Times-Picayune._
"A tremendously interesting novel--vivid and gripping."--_Chicago
Tribune._
"One of the most interestingly stirring stories of modern life yet
published ... vividly told and of burning interest."--_Philadelphia
Public Ledger._
Illustrated. $1.35 net.
HOUGHTON MIFFLIN COMPANY
BOSTON AND NEW YORK
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