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100 1 _aMcCabe, James Dabney,
_d1842-1883
245 1 4 _aThe Secrets of the Great City :
_bA Work Descriptive of the Virtues and the Vices, the Mysteries, Miseries and Crimes of New York City
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-09-01
508 _aE-text prepared by David Moynihan, Charlie Kirschner, Charles Franks, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aNew York (N.Y.) -- History
653 _aNew York (N.Y.) -- Description and travel
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8856
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