A Ten Year’s War

A Ten Year’s War

Jacob August Riis

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781104601812
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A Ten Year’s War: An Account of the Battle with the Slum in New York is a book written by Jacob August Riis, first published in 1900. The book provides a detailed account of the author’s experiences in fighting against the slums in New York City during the late 19th century. Riis was a social reformer and journalist who dedicated his life to improving the living conditions of the poor and working-class residents of the city. The book is divided into chapters that cover different aspects of the slum problem in New York, such as the overcrowding of tenements, the lack of sanitation, and the prevalence of crime and vice. Riis describes the harsh living conditions of the slum dwellers, including the high rates of disease and mortality, and the challenges faced by those who tried to improve their lives. Throughout the book, Riis provides examples of successful efforts to combat the slum problem, such as the construction of new housing and the establishment of social programs. He also discusses the role of government and private organizations in addressing the slum problem, and the challenges faced by those who sought to bring about change. Overall, A Ten Year’s War is a powerful and influential work that helped to raise awareness of the slum problem in New York City and inspired many social reformers to take action. It remains an important historical document that provides insight into the social and political issues of the late 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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