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The Secrets of the Great City

By: James Dabney McCabe

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The Secrets of the Great City" is a book written by James Dabney McCabe, an American author and lecturer, which was first published in 1868. This work explores the social, cultural, and economic aspects of life in American cities during the 19th century. The book delves into the various facets of city living, covering topics such as politics, crime, poverty, education, and the overall conditions of urban life. James Dabney McCabe provides readers with a detailed and often critical examination of the challenges faced by city residents, shedding light on both the positive and negative aspects of urbanization. The narrative is likely to address issues such as industrialization, immigration, and the disparities between different social classes within the city. "The Secrets of the Great City" reflects the broader societal changes occurring in the United States during the 19th century as the country transitioned from a predominantly agrarian society to an increasingly urbanized and industrialized one. McCabe's observations and insights provide historical context for understanding the complexities and dynamics of American cities during this transformative period.

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ISBN 13

9791041982363

The Secrets of the Great City; A Work Descriptive Of The Virtues And The Vices, Mysteries, Miseries And Crimes Of New York City

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By: James Dabney McCabe

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The Secrets of the Great City; A Work Descriptive Of The Virtues And The Vices, Mysteries, Miseries And Crimes Of New York City

in large print

By: James Dabney McCabe

Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.

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598

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ISBN 10

3387321643

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9783387321647

From the Farm to the Presidential Chair

By: James Dabney McCabe

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From the Farm to the Presidential Chair

By: James Dabney McCabe

Reprint of the original, first published in 1880.

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574

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3368634321

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9783368634322

Our Young Folks in Africa. The Adventures of a Party of Young Americans in Algeria and in South Central Africa

By: James Dabney McCabe

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Our Young Folks in Africa. The Adventures of a Party of Young Americans in Algeria and in South Central Africa

By: James Dabney McCabe

Reprint of the original, first published in 1883.

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3385408156

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9783385408159

The Secrets of the Great City

By: James Dabney McCabe

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By: James Dabney McCabe

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New York by Sunlight and Gaslight

A Work Descriptive of the Great American Metropolis

By: James Dabney McCabe

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New York by Sunlight and Gaslight

A Work Descriptive of the Great American Metropolis

By: James Dabney McCabe

This classic 1882 work is a valentine to the Big Apple... from the time before it earned that moniker. With the affectionate touch that only a New Yorker by choice can muster, journalist James Dabney McCabe, a native of Virginia, explores the history of the metropolis, strangers in New York, the secret of the citys capacity for generating wealth, a tour of busy New York harbor, thoughts on Boss Tweed, Broadway theaters of the day, the various classes of society, the citys famous parks and avenues, Wall Street, Christmas in New York (famous even then), the NYPD and prisons, the tenements, and much, much more, includingperhaps most intriguing, in retrospectwhat New York will be fifty years hence (or by 1932). Chock full of beautifully observed details about the sights, people, and culture of the great American city, this guidebook, an artifact of a city lost in time, will enthrall readers of travel literature and lovers of New Yorkof any era. American writer JAMES DABNEY McCABE (18421883) is also the author of Paris by Gaslight, Pathways of the Holy Land, and Great Fortunes, and How They Were Made.

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Cosimo, Inc.

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1605202983

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9781605202983

New York by Sunlight and Gaslight. A Work Descriptive of the Great American Metropolis

By: James Dabney McCabe

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New York by Sunlight and Gaslight. A Work Descriptive of the Great American Metropolis

By: James Dabney McCabe

Reprint of the original, first published in 1882.

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3385391148

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9783385391147

Historical Dictionary of American Theater

Beginnings

By: James Fisher

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Historical Dictionary of American Theater

Beginnings

By: James Fisher

Historical Dictionary of American Theater: Beginnings covers the history of theater as well as the literature of America from 1538 to 1880. The years covered by this volume features the rise of the popular stage in American during the colonial era and the first century of the United States of America, with an emphasis on its practitioners, including such figures as Lewis Hallam, David Douglass, Mercy Otis Warren, Edwin Forrest, Charlotte Cushman, Joseph Jefferson, Ida Aldridge, Dion Boucicault, Edwin Booth, and many others. The Historical Dictionary of American Theater: Beginnings covers the history of early American Theatre through a chronology, an introductory essay, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 1000 cross-referenced entries on actors and actresses, directors, playwrights, producers, genres, notable plays and theatres. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about the early American Theater.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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081087833X

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9780810878334

Book's by James Dabney McCabe

The Secrets of the Great City

The Secrets of the Great City

The Secrets of the Great City; A Work Descriptive Of The Virtues And The Vices, Mysteries, Miseries And Crimes Of New York City

The Secrets of the Great City; A Work Descriptive Of The Virtues And The Vices, Mysteries, Miseries And Crimes Of New York City

From the Farm to the Presidential Chair

From the Farm to the Presidential Chair

Our Young Folks in Africa. The Adventures of a Party of Young Americans in Algeria and in South Central Africa

Our Young Folks in Africa. The Adventures of a Party of Young Americans in Algeria and in South Central Africa

The Secrets of the Great City

The Secrets of the Great City

New York by Sunlight and Gaslight

New York by Sunlight and Gaslight

New York by Sunlight and Gaslight. A Work Descriptive of the Great American Metropolis

New York by Sunlight and Gaslight. A Work Descriptive of the Great American Metropolis

Historical Dictionary of American Theater

Historical Dictionary of American Theater

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