Books Tell You Why, Inc.

A handsome first edition/first printing in unread Fine condition in Fine dust-jacket.

Christopher Lehman-Haupt tells the story of Jacob Riis, a devoutly religious man from a working-class background who is pushed to his breaking point by the harsh realities of New York City in the early 1800s. Riis becomes a crusader for social reform, using his powerful writing and photography to expose the conditions of the city's poorest residents. A Crooked Man is a powerful and compelling novel that tells the story of one man's battle against injustice and inequality.; 8vo.

Price: $60.00