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Scenes from the Life of a City : Corruption and Conscience in Old New York
Scenes from the Life of a City Corruption and Conscience in Old New York
Author: Eric Homberger
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 Fred...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780300068825
ISBN-10: 0300068824
Publication Date: 10/30/1996
Pages: 368
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Publisher: Yale University Press
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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