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How the Other Half Lives

By: Jacob Riis
Narrated by: Kevin Franzen
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Summary

This 1890 publication documents the New York City slums in the 1880s. Jacob Riis’ work lays at the foundation of the Muckraker era, a progressive movement that created awareness and ultimately reformed societal and class issues.

Public Domain (P)2018 Museum Audiobooks
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  • Categories: History
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