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Lifetime: 1842 - 1910 Passed: ≈ 114 years ago

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Thomas Byrnes

Books by Thomas Byrnes

Darkness and Daylight; or, Lights and Shadows of New York Life Cover image

Darkness and Daylight; or, Lights and Shadows of New York Life

Crime History Memoir Non-Fiction
Detective 19th century Poverty Crime Society Journalism Sketches Urban Life New York City Police Social issues Philanthropy

This book provides a multifaceted look at New York City in the late 19th century, presented through the perspectives of three individuals: a city missionary, a journalist, and a police detective. It explores the city's diverse social fabric, highligh...