The Secrets of the Great City
A Work Descriptive of the Virtues and the Vices, the Mysteries, Miseries and Crimes of New York CityBy James Dabney McCabe
Length16h 13m
About this audiobook
In "The Secrets of the Great City," James Dabney McCabe embarks on a compelling exploration of urban life in 19th-century America, particularly focusing on the bustling metropolis of New York City. The book employs a vivid literary style characterized by its engaging anecdotes and meticulous observations, which collectively unveil the complexities of city living during an era of rapid industrial growth and social upheaval. McCabe's narrative deftly intertwines detailed accounts of urban crime, vice, and poverty with reflections on the human condition, set against the backdrop of a city that was both a beacon of opportunity and a crucible of hardship. James Dabney McCabe was a journalist and social reformer whose keen observations of society laid the groundwork for his critical assessments of urban American life. His background, deeply rooted in the social challenges of his time, fueled his desire to expose the realities of city living, making him a significant voice in the discourse surrounding urban reform. McCabe's experiences in the rapidly evolving landscape of New York informed his compassionate yet critical examination found in this work. This book is highly recommended for readers interested in social history, urban studies, and comprehensive literary portrayals of city life. McCabe's blend of journalistic rigor and literary flair provides an enlightening and engaging perspective on New York City, making it an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the multifaceted nature of urban existence in a pivotal era.
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GenrePsychology
Length16 hrs 13 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateAug 1, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CHAPTER I.
26FASHIONABLE DISSIPATION.
2THE CITY OF NEW YORK.: THE POPULATION.
27EXTRAVAGANCE.
3CHAPTER II.
28A LADY'S GLOVE.
4THE STREETS OF NEW YORK.
29MARRIAGES.
5BROADWAY.
30FASHIONABLE DEATH.
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6THE BOWERY.
31A ROMANCE OF FIFTH AVENUE.
7THE AVENUES.
32ETIQUETTE OF CARDS.
8CHAPTER III.
33AN ECONOMICAL WEDDING.
9THE CITY GOVERNMENT.
34THE BEST SOCIETY.
10POLITICAL BLACK MAIL.
35CHAPTER VI.
11THE RESULT.
36THE TOMBS.
12CHAPTER IV.
37THE BUMMER'S CELL.
13THE METROPOLITAN POLICE.
38THE TOMBS POLICE COURT.
14THE NEW SYSTEM.
39A SAD CASE.
15"KING KENNEDY."
40SAVED IN TIME.
16THE FORCE.
41RELIGIOUS SERVICES.
17ON DUTY.
42CHAPTER VII.
18HEADQUARTERS.
43REFORMATORY ESTABLISHMENTS.
19THE TRIAL ROOM.
44THE PENITENTIARY.
20MISCELLANEOUS.
45THE HOUSE OF REFUGE.
21CHAPTER V.
46CHAPTER VIII.
22SOCIETY.
47LINES OF TRAVEL.
23WHO ARE THE FASHIONABLES.
48THE STREET CARS.
24A DEFEAT AND A TRIUMPH.
49THE STAGES.
25WHAT THEY TALK ABOUT.
50THE FERRIES.
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