Isbn: 9780393060232 - the other half: the life of jacob riis and the world of immigrant america (21 resultados)

Hardback. Condición: Good. The most bizarre unsolved murder mystery in Tampa Bay history. That's how newscasters describe the true story surrounding the 1977 death of Dunedin Florida business and family man, Robert John Dirscherl Sr. Police called it suicide, but the facts and physical evidence indicated otherwise. Then the family receives an anonymous deathbed confession letter sixteen years after the mysterious death, and their amazing quest to uncover the truth begins. Twenty years after a shotgun ended Dirscherls life, TV producers air the story on NBCs Unsolved Mysteries, hoping to generate new leads. Did the dead man himself provide clues from the other side? Was the information passed on by a psychic stranger on a train really implying God was involved the whole time? This amazing quest for truth and justice may cause you to experience the quick chill or unexpected tear as you discover along the way one of the most fantastic and touching true stories you'll ever read.…

Hardback. Condición: Very Good. The most bizarre unsolved murder mystery in Tampa Bay history. That's how newscasters describe the true story surrounding the 1977 death of Dunedin Florida business and family man, Robert John Dirscherl Sr. Police called it suicide, but the facts and physical evidence indicated otherwise. Then the family receives an anonymous deathbed confession letter sixteen years after the mysterious death, and their amazing quest to uncover the truth begins. Twenty years after a shotgun ended Dirscherls life, TV producers air the story on NBCs Unsolved Mysteries, hoping to generate new leads. Did the dead man himself provide clues from the other side? Was the information passed on by a psychic stranger on a train really implying God was involved the whole time? This amazing quest for truth and justice may cause you to experience the quick chill or unexpected tear as you discover along the way one of the most fantastic and touching true stories you'll ever read.…

Hardcover. Condición: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condición: Very Good. Very Good condition. No Dust Jacket A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.

hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Condición: Very Good. 1St Edition. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. …

Condición: Good. 1St Edition. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.…

Condición: Very Good. 1St Edition. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardback. Condición: Very Good. The most bizarre unsolved murder mystery in Tampa Bay history. That's how newscasters describe the true story surrounding the 1977 death of Dunedin Florida business and family man, Robert John Dirscherl Sr. Police called it suicide, but the facts and physical evidence indicated otherwise. Then the family receives an anonymous deathbed confession letter sixteen years after the mysterious death, and their amazing quest to uncover the truth begins. Twenty years after a shotgun ended Dirscherls life, TV producers air the story on NBCs Unsolved Mysteries, hoping to generate new leads. Did the dead man himself provide clues from the other side? Was the information passed on by a psychic stranger on a train really implying God was involved the whole time? This amazing quest for truth and justice may cause you to experience the quick chill or unexpected tear as you discover along the way one of the most fantastic and touching true stories you'll ever read.…

Condición: good. Book is considered to be in good or better condition. The actual cover image may not match the stock photo. Hard cover books may show signs of wear on the spine, cover or dust jacket. Paperback book may show signs of wear on spine or cover as well as having a slight bend, curve or creasing to it. Book should have minimal to no writing inside and no highlighting. Pages should be free of tears or creasing. Stickers should not be present on cover or elsewhere, and any CD or DVD expected with the book is included. Book is not a former library copy.…

hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Hardcover. Condición: As New. Estado de la sobrecubierta: As New. 1st Edition. DJ: as new BK: as new.

hardcover. Condición: Very Good. DJ: Very Good. 1st ptg. 331 pp. 6 1/4 x 9 1/2. Gray boards with qtr black cloth, stamped in silver on spine. Mostly gold illustrated dj. No damage or markings noted.

Paperback. Advance reading copy. As New and unopened paperback. Drawing on previously unexamined diaries and letters, The Other Half tells the story of Jacob Riis, the Progressive reformer and muckraking photographer. Born in 1849 in rural Denmark, Riis immigrated to America in 1870. Penniless and starving, Riis stumbled into journalism, eventually becoming a charismatic police reporter for the New York Tribune, where he witnessed firsthand the appalling tenement conditions of late nineteenth-century New York. His resulting expose, How the Other Half Lives, was the first major American muckraking book. Described by Theodore Roosevelt as "the ideal American," Riis died in 1914, mourned by millions, a celebrated hero. 352 pages; b&w photos throughout; 6 x 9 inches. Ships the next business day, wrapped in padding, in a box.…

Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fine. 1st. xvi, 331 pages, [32] pages of plates, illustrations, portraits; 25 cm. Translated from the Danish. Near fine. Tight, clean copy. Tiny remainder mark (ink dot)/tail edge. Dust jacket protected in a mylar cover. *** "A portrait of the late-nineteenth-century social reformer draws on previously unexamined diaries and letters to trace his immigration to America, work as a police reporter for the 'New York Tribune,' and pivotal contributions as a muckraker and progressive." - Publisher. Size: 8vo.…

Hardcover. Condición: As New. Estado de la sobrecubierta: As New. 1st Edition. Black and gray paper-covered boards, lettered in silver foil. Small remainder mark on bottom text block edge, otherwise new, dust jacket now in mylar. 1st ptg. xvi,331 pp. Book.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good+. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good+. English Translation; First Printing. 6.5 X 1.3 X 9.6 inches; 331 pages; B&W illustrations. Minimal rubbing on DJ. Very Good condition otherwise. No other noteworthy defects. No markings. DJ is not price-clipped.; - Your satisfaction is our priority. We offer free returns and respond promptly to all inquiries. Your item will be carefully cushioned in bubble wrap and securely boxed. All orders ship on the same or next business day. Buy with confidence.…

Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fine. xvi, 331 p., [32] p. of plates ill. 25 cm. Includes bibliographical references (p. 307-310) and index. Box number: GR0059. ; 1st printing.

hardcover. Condición: Very Good. 1st ptg.

Hardcover. Condición: Brand New. 352 pages. 10.25x6.75x1.50 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. First Edition; First Printing. Fine in a Near Fine dust jacket.; 9.3 X 6.5 X 1.3 inches; 352 pages.