The Children of the Poor: A Child Welfare Classic by Jacob Riis

The Children of the Poor: A Child Welfare Classic

Jacob Riis

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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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