A Ten Year War

by Jacob A. Riis

Book Overview

A Ten Year War is a urban American history work by Jacob A. Riis. The slum is as old as civilization. Civilization implies a race, to get ahead. In a race there are usually some who for one cause or another cannot keep up, or are thrust out from among their fellows. They fall behind, and when they have been left far in the rear they lose hope and ambition, and give up. Thenceforward, if left to their own resources, they are the victims, not the masters,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1508936293
• ISBN13: 9781508936299
• Release Date: March 2015
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 118 Pages
• Weight: 0.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"