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Children of the Tenements
by Jacob A. Riis
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Yes — read Children of the Tenements by Jacob A. Riis in English: the complete original text, with tap-to-translate on every word, audio narration, and saved vocabulary. Its CEFR level is C1. Start with a free sample.
- CEFR level
- C1
- Length
- 43 chapters
- Format
- The complete book
About this book
About this book
In the grim tenements of New York, a struggling immigrant family battles poverty, sickness, and ruthless landlords to protect their most precious treasure—their child, known only as the "rent baby." A stark, unvarnished glimpse into life on the city's harshest streets.
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Contents
43 chapters in all. The first chapter is free to read with no account.
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