Biography of a Tenement House in New York City
| Author | : Andrew Dolkart |
| Publisher | : University of Virginia Press |
| Total Pages | : 164 |
| Release | : 2006 |
| ISBN-10 | : UOM:39015076167850 |
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| Rating | : 4/5 (50 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Biography of a Tenement House in New York City by : Andrew Dolkart
Download or read book Biography of a Tenement House in New York City written by Andrew Dolkart and published by University of Virginia Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For Dolkart, the experience of being raised in a tenement became a metaphor for the life that was afforded countless thousands of other immigrant children growing up in Lower Manhattan during the past century and more. This book is a lasting tribute to the legacy of immigrants and their children, who were part of the transformation of New York City and the fabric of everyday American urban life.
