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City Crimes; Or, Life in New York and Boston
by George Thompson
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- CEFR level
- C1
- Length
- 32 chapters
- Format
- The complete book
About this book
About this book
A wealthy young gentleman in New York resolves to abandon shallow friendships and dedicate his fortune to aiding the city's poorest and most desperate. As he ventures into the darkest corners of urban life, he confronts temptation, danger, and the true nature of those around him.
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