Isbn: 9781331542285 - dominy's dollars (classic reprint) (3 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book follows David, a young Jewish immigrant growing up in the impoverished streets of New York's Lower East Side around the turn of the 20th century. David's spirited struggle for self-advancement plays out against the backdrop of New York City during a time when millions of immigrants were pouring into the country and industrialization was rapidly transforming American life. Despite the harsh and often brutal realities, the streets themselves were also a source of community and a place where one could reinvent themselves, as David does. He learns to appreciate the finer things in life through his friendship with a musician, and the introduction of David to the upper classes of Manhattan showcases the stark contrast between the haves and have-nots in the Gilded Age. By turns heart-wrenching and inspiring, this book highlights the immigrant experience through the lens of one boy's journey toward a better life. This timeless tale provides deep insights into a pivotal time in American history and the universal struggle to overcome hardship and follow one's dreams This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…