Scenes from the Life of a City: Corruption and Conscience in Old New York Book + PRICE WATCH * Amazon pricing is not included in price watch

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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