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I have been asked a great many times in the last dozen years if I would not write an "East-side novel," and I have sometimes had much difficulty in convincing the publishers that I meant it when I said I would not. Yet the reason is plain: I cannot. I wish I could. There are... Read Full Overview

Children of the Tenements, is many of the old classic books which have been considered important throughout the human history. They are now extremely scarce and very expensive antique. So that this work is never forgotten we republish these books in high quality, using the original... Read Full Overview

Children of The Tenements

In "Children of the Tenements," Jacob A. Riis offers a poignant and incisive exploration of the lives of impoverished children living in New York City's overcrowded tenement houses during the late 19th century. Through a blend of narrative prose and captivating photography, Riis... Read Full Overview

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"Children of the Tenements," by Jacob A. Riis, offers a powerful glimpse into urban life in New York City at the turn of the 20th century. Through meticulously crafted narratives, the book explores the harsh realities of tenement houses and the immigrant experience within... Read Full Overview

""Children of the Tenements"" is a book written by Jacob A. Riis that sheds light on the living conditions of children in the tenements of New York City during the late 1800s. Riis, a journalist and social reformer, documents the struggles faced by children who were forced to... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview