NEW YORK CITY: How the Other Half Lives: Studies Among the Tenements of New Yorkby Jacob A Riis. 1890. 304p A piece of American history: this book provides a detailed account of the living conditions and challenges faced by immigrants and the poor in New York City in the 19th century. It explores the transformation of immigrants seeking opportunities in the city and the difficulties they encounter in overcrowded tenement housing. The text sheds light on the struggles of marginalized groups and children, emphasizing the harsh