The Making of an American by Jacob a. Riis

The Making of an American

Jacob a. Riis

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nonfiction autobiography biography history memoir sociology emotional reflective medium-paced
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Jacob August Riis (1849-1914) was born in Denmark and emigrated to the United States when he was 21. A prominent journalist and photographer, his efforts on behalf of New York City's poor brought him the attention of Police Commissioner Theodore R...

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