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“Pocket Guide to Hell,” refers to a legend about British labor leader John Burns’ visit to Chicago in the late 19th century. A reporter allegedly asked Burns what he thought of the city, and Burns replied that Chicago was “a pocket edition of hell.”

Shortly before his return to England, another reporter asked if Burns had changed his opinion of the city. “Yes, I have,” Burns responded. “My present opinion is that hell is a pocket edition of Chicago.” --Paul Durica, Pocket Guide to Hell, Owner and Proprietor