Jacob A Riis
JACOB A. RIIS (1849-1914) a Danish immigrant who arrived in New York in 1870 became a newspaper reporter and a social reformer. Having experienced poverty firsthand, he explored the social conditions of the New York poor in articles and books, such as in How the Other Half Lives and The Battle with the Slum. He was also a social documentary photographer, who became famous for his early adoption of flash in photography.
JACOB A. RIIS (1849-1914) a Danish immigrant who arrived in New York in 1870 became a newspaper reporter and a social reformer. Having experienced poverty firsthand, he explored the social conditions of the New York poor in articles and books, such as in How the Other Half Lives and The Battle with the Slum. He was also a social documentary photographer, who became famous for his early adoption of flash in photography. See less
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Jacob A Riis book reviews
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How the Other Half Lives
Ripped off
by JG1948, Mar 4, 2016
This famous book is, essentially, a book of photographs of how the poorest of the poor lived in New York's lower east side 100 years ago. My father grew up there back then, and I ordered two copies, ... Read More
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The Making of an American
Emmigrant History
by lesable, May 6, 2010
Excellent for those interested in immigrant history. New Danish American in 19th century. Read More
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How the Other Half Lives
Gift
by lesable, May 6, 2010
This was book requested for a gift. Happy with fast delivery to organization wishing donation. Read More
