How the Other Half Lives

The book provides a vivid account of the dire living conditions faced by the impoverished residents of New York's slums in the late 19th century. Written by Jacob Riis, an immigrant who experienced these hardships firsthand, it reveals the stark realities of life in tenements through his investigative journalism. First published in 1890, this edition includes the original illustrations that enhance the narrative, highlighting the urgent need for social reform and awareness of the plight of the urban poor.