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Scenes from the Life of a City: Corruption and Conscience in Old New York Book
This vividly written book depicts life in mid-19th century New York-a city glittering and glamorous yet also plagued with political corruption, sanitation problems, and a growing gulf between rich and poor. Eric Homberger tells his story through intriguing portraits of representative New Yorkers-from an abortionist named "Madame Restell" to Frederick Law Olmsted, the architect of Central Park-who placed important roles in various reform movements of the period.Read More
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- 0300060416
- 9780300060416
- E Homberger
- 10 January 1995
- Yale University Press
- Hardcover (Book)
- 368
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