Scenes from the Life of a City: Corruption and Conscience in Old New York by Homberger, Eric

Scenes from the Life of a City: Corruption and Conscience in Old New York (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780300068825)

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Format: Paperback
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Scenes from the Life of a City: Corruption and Conscience in Old New York by Homberger, Eric

Scenes from the Life of a City: Corruption and Conscience in Old New York

$47.00
Scenes from the Life of a City: Corruption and Conscience in Old New York by Homberger, Eric

Scenes from the Life of a City: Corruption and Conscience in Old New York

$47.00
Format: Paperback
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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.

Author: Eric Homberger
ISBN-10: 0300068824
ISBN-13: 9780300068825
Publisher: Yale University Press
Language: English
Published: 10/30/1996
Pages: 372
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.22lbs
Size: 8.85h x 5.75w x 0.90d

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 09/23/1996

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