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The Making of an American

by Jacob Riis

The Making of an American by Jacob Riis is a moving and enthusiastic autobiography, saturated with personality.

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Language

English

Original Language

English

Published In

1901

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Jacob Riis

United States

Jacob August Riis was a Danish-American social reformer, "muckraking" journalist and social documentary photographer. He contributed significantly to the cause of urban reform in America at the turn o...

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