Table of Contents

The Myth of Mrs. O'Leary's Cow     6
Chicago Before the Fire     20
The Great Conflagration     30
From the Eyes of the Fire     42
Landmarks and Businesses     52
Investigating the Cause     60
Suspects and Theories     72
A City in Ruins     80
A Bright Future     88
Timeline     96
Essential Facts     100
Additional Resources     102
Glossary     104
Source Notes     106
Index     110
About the Author     112