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Low Life: Lures and Snares of Old New York

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Low Life: Lures and Snares of Old New York by Luc Sante is a vivid exploration of New York City's underbelly from the mid-19th century to the early 20th century. Sante delves into the lives of the city's marginalized and forgotten, offering a rich tapestry of stories about crime, vice, and the vibrant culture that thrived in the shadows of the metropolis.
Publisher
Macmillan + ORM
Publication year
2024
ISBN-13
9781466895638
ISBN-10
1466895632
Language
English
Subjects
Urban HistoryCultural Studies19th Century New YorkSocial CommentaryCrime and ViceHistorical Non-FictionAmerican HistoryCity LifeSociologyHistorical Narrative

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