The Making of an American by Jacob A. Riis

The Making of an American

Jacob A. Riis

478 pages missing pub info (editions)

nonfiction autobiography biography history memoir sociology emotional reflective medium-paced
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Jacob August Riis (1849-1914) was born in Denmark and emigrated to the United States when he was 21. A prominent journalist and photographer, his efforts on behalf of New York City's poor brought him the attention of Police Commissioner Theodore R...

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