Beside The Bowery

By John Hopkins Denison

Book Overview

Beside The Bowery is a book written by John Hopkins Denison. It is a memoir that chronicles the author's experiences and observations while living and working in the Bowery district of New York City in the early 20th century. The Bowery was known as a rough and impoverished area, and Denison's account offers a firsthand look at the struggles faced by its residents. The book is divided into chapters that cover various aspects of life in the Bowery, including the overcrowded tenements, the prevalence of alcoholism and drug addiction, and the work of charitable organizations that aimed to provide aid to those in need. Denison also writes about his interactions with the people of the Bowery, including the homeless, the sick, and the destitute. Throughout the book, Denison offers his own reflections on the social and economic conditions that led to the poverty and suffering he witnessed. He also explores his own motivations for working in the Bowery, and the personal growth and challenges he experienced during his time there. Beside The Bowery is a vivid and insightful account of a particular time and place in American history, and offers a valuable perspective on issues that continue to affect society today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432542192
• ISBN13: 9781432542191
• Release Date: April 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 316 Pages
• Weight: 1.02 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"