Horatio Alger, Jr. was well known for his best-selling series of books highlighting “the American Dream” of poor boys making good and becoming rich an...
"Bartleby the Scrivener: A Story of Wall Street" is a short story by Herman Melville. The story first appeared, anonymously, in Putnam's Magazine in t...
Richard Hunter, formerly Ragged Dick, continues to advance in the world through luck and excellent morals. He, along with his friend Henry, moves into...
It's Like This, Cat by Emily Neville is a heartwarming and humorous coming-of-age story set in New York City. The book follows Dave Mitchell, a young...
J. Poindexter, Colored by Irvin S. Cobb is a comic novel narrated by Jefferson Poindexter, a character known for his naivete and simple-mindedness. P...
Jacob Riis's *How the Other Half Lives* is a groundbreaking work of photojournalism that exposed the harsh realities of poverty and squalor in late 19...
Edith Wharton's "Crucial Instances" is a collection of seven short stories that explore the complexities of human relationships and the social convent...
Anne Lynch Botta's *An Apology for Sadness* is a collection of poems that reflects on the themes of love, loss, and the passage of time. The poems are...
Witches of New York is a humorous account of visits to various fortune tellers, card readers, seers, and other "witches" of New York. The author, Q.K....
Round the Block is a richly-charactered novel that offers a fascinating slice of life in bustling New York City shortly before the Civil War. With Dic...
Set in New York City in 1883, Master Hand is a murder mystery that follows a fictional crime investigated by a clever detective. Written by Richard Da...
Set in turn-of-the-century New York City, "That Affair at Elizabeth" follows a young lawyer who finds himself thrust into the role of detective. The s...
This book presents a collection of sketches written by New York journalists in 1866. It offers a glimpse into the city's nocturnal world, highlighting...
This book tells the story of Sabrina, a showgirl navigating the complexities of the theatrical world in New York City. It portrays the allure and glam...
Set in New York City during the late 18th century, "Maid of Maiden Lane" intertwines the political and social upheavals of the time with a captivating...
In this classic detective novel, Detective Gryce is summoned to a seemingly ordinary brownstone where he finds a man brutally murdered, yet carefully...
Eleanor H. Porter's "Cross Currents" tells the poignant tale of Margaret, a young girl thrust into a world of hardship and uncertainty after a tragic...
In 1840s New York City, a series of mysterious drownings plagues the wealthy elite. Detective Ebenezer Gryce, at the start of his career, takes on the...
This collection of short stories explores the moral dilemmas and psychological struggles of upper-class American society in the early 20th century. Wh...
This memoir details Jerry McAuley's life transformation from a notorious criminal to a devout Christian and dedicated social worker. It recounts his s...
The Rise of David Levinsky is a semi-autobiographical novel by Abraham Cahan that tells the story of a Jewish immigrant who comes to America in the la...
This is a delightful little story about the most successful banker on Wall Street, who finds his philanthropic side when one of his former employees i...
This book chronicles the early 20th century experiences of the Ole Jerry McAuley Mission in New York City, a haven for recovering alcoholics and addic...
Ellis Parker Butler's "Whale" is a humorous short story set in New York City. It follows the comical misadventures of a banker who discovers a whale i...
