The Children of the Poor by Jacob A. Riis
The Children of the Poor

Jacob A. Riis

The Children of the Poor

Jacob A. Riis

321 pages first pub 2001 (editions)

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Tenements, saloons, and streets -- How did children survive the perils of New York City slums? When this book appeared in 1892, it shocked the privileged class. The evidence of misery and greed was undeniable.The author, Jacob Riis, was a muckrake...

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