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Nibsy's Christmas
Paperback
General FictionHistorical Fiction
ISBN13: 9781023000178
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 26
Weight: 0.11
Height: 0.05 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Experience a poignant glimpse into 19th-century New York City with Jacob A. Riis's Nibsy's Christmas. This collection of short stories, originally published in the late 1800s, offers a compelling narrative of social life and customs, set against the backdrop of stark poverty.
Riis, a renowned social reformer and photographer, brings his keen eye to these fictional tales, capturing the spirit of Christmas amidst challenging circumstances. Explore themes of hope, resilience, and the enduring power of human connection in the face of adversity. Nibsy's Christmas provides a valuable historical snapshot, inviting readers to reflect on the complexities of urban life and the universal desire for joy and compassion during the holiday season. This meticulously prepared edition makes this classic work accessible once more, preserving its original charm and historical significance.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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