02497cam a22003013u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500009001051000037001142450138001512640051002893000047003403360026003873370026004133380036004395000031004755080137005065201388006435340045020316530031020766530046021078560042021538856UtSlPG20260610133227.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aF1061 aMcCabe, James Dabney,d1842-188314aThe Secrets of the Great City :bA Work Descriptive of the Virtues and the Vices, the Mysteries, Miseries and Crimes of New York City 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2005-09-01  aE-text prepared by David Moynihan, Charlie Kirschner, Charles Franks, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team  a"The Secrets of the Great City" by Edward Winslow Martin is a descriptive work written during the late 19th century that explores the complexities of life in New York City. It delves into the dualities of the metropolis, discussing both its remarkable virtues and its stark vices, while painting a portrait of the diverse population that inhabits it. The book touches on the city's history, its rapid growth, the various ethnic communities, and societal structures, providing readers with insight into the fabric of urban life during that era.  The opening of this work introduces readers to New York City, beginning with a geographical overview of Manhattan and its evolution from a Dutch settlement to a burgeoning American metropolis. It emphasizes the city's significant growth from a small population in the 18th century to over a million residents, showcasing the enormous immigrant influx that characterized this period. The narrative highlights the contrasting experiences of residents, from the wealthiest classes living in luxury to the hardships endured by the poorer, densely populated neighborhoods. Through vivid imagery and fact-laden discussion, the beginning sets the tone for a detailed examination of the city's dynamics, inviting readers to contemplate the human experience amid the grandeur and tumult of urban life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aNew York (N.Y.) -- History  aNew York (N.Y.) -- Description and travel40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8856