FA: How The Other Half Lives, Riis, Trade PB

How The Other Half Lives
Jacob A. Riis

This book is a classic indictment of slum life, written by one of the most
famous reformers of the nineteenth century. It marked the beginning of the
movement to do away with the foul tenements of New York City, but more than
that it was a call to action wherever inadequate or discriminating housing
was found. His graphic descriptions of the barren and filthy firetraps awoke
the nation to its responsibilities. Through Riis' efforts came closer
inspection, more rigid standards, and ultimately slum clearance projects.
Such places as Bandit's Roost, Bottle Alley, kerosene Row, and the Bend were
cleared from the face of the city, although Riis was quick to admit that the
problem might never disappear. Given today's economic trends, this book may
be predictive rather than simply history.

Hill and Wang, New York, 1957, Stated First Edition, 231 pages, 5 3/8" x 8",
trade paperback.

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Auction closes 7/6/03.