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Scenes from the Life of a City: Corruption and Conscience in Old New York Eric Homberger 1st edition
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Scenes from the Life of a City: Corruption and Conscience in Old New York
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 Frederick Law Olmsted, the architect of Central Park-who placed important roles in various reform movements of the period.
372 pages
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | October 30, 1996 |
| ISBN13 | 9780300068825 |
| Publishers | Yale University Press |
| Pages | 372 |
| Dimensions | 152 × 229 × 21 mm · 553 g |
| Language | English |
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