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It was Christmas-eve over on the East Side. Darkness was closing in on a cold, hard day. The light that struggled through the frozen windows of the delicatessen store, and the saloon on the corner, fell upon men with empty dinner-pails who were hurrying homeward, their coats... Read Full Overview

It was Christmas-eve over on the East Side. Darkness was closing in on a cold, hard day. The light that struggled through the frozen windows of the delicatessen store, and the saloon on the corner, fell upon men with empty dinner-pails who were hurrying homeward, their coats... Read Full Overview

Nibsy's Christmas is a collection of 3 short stories about Christmas. Jacob August Riis (May 3, 1849 - May 26, 1914) was a Danish-American social reformer, "muckraking" journalist and social documentary photographer. He is known for using his photographic and journalistic talents... Read Full Overview

Nibsy's Christmas, has been regarded as significant work throughout human history, and in order to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to ensure its preservation by republishing this book in a contemporary format for both current and future generations. This... Read Full Overview

"Nibsy's Christmas" by Jacob A. Riis is a poignant narrative set in the tenements of New York City during the late 19th century. The story unfolds on Christmas Eve, capturing the harsh realities faced by the impoverished residents of the East Side. The protagonist, Nibsy, is... Read Full Overview

Experience a poignant glimpse into 19th-century New York City with Jacob A. Riis's "Nibsy's Christmas." This collection of short stories, originally published in the late 1800s, offers a compelling narrative of social life and customs, set against the backdrop of stark poverty... Read Full Overview