This edition had all images removed.
LoC No.: 00000212
Title: Sketches of lowly life in a great city
Original Publication: New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1899.
Credits: Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "Sketches of Lowly Life in a Great City" by Michael Angelo Woolf is a picture book filled with humorous illustrations and captions that depict life among the lower classes in a bustling urban setting. Written during the late 19th century, this work offers a glimpse into the daily struggles and idiosyncrasies of city dwellers, highlighting their resilience and character amidst challenging circumstances. The book serves as both a social commentary and a light-hearted exploration of the human condition. The content of the book features a series of illustrated vignettes that capture various moments in the lives of its characters. Through clever dialogue and engaging scenarios, Woolf brings to life the experiences of children, families, and individuals navigating love, poverty, and social dynamics. The illustrations are imbued with humor and pathos, showcasing the charm and quirks of city life, from playful exchanges between children to comedic takes on adult relationships. Overall, the book paints a vivid picture of urban life, inviting readers to empathize with and appreciate the rich tapestry of human experiences found within the lower echelons of society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 84.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Woolf, Michael Angelo, 1837-1899
Editor: Henius, Joseph, -1912
EBook No.: 75295
Published: Feb 5, 2025
Downloads: 148
Language: English
Subject: American wit and humor, Pictorial
Subject: Poor children -- Caricatures and cartoons
Subject: City and town life -- United States -- Caricatures and cartoons
LoCC: Fine Arts: Drawing, Design, Illustration
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 00000212
Title: Sketches of lowly life in a great city
Original Publication: New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1899.
Credits: Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "Sketches of Lowly Life in a Great City" by Michael Angelo Woolf is a picture book filled with humorous illustrations and captions that depict life among the lower classes in a bustling urban setting. Written during the late 19th century, this work offers a glimpse into the daily struggles and idiosyncrasies of city dwellers, highlighting their resilience and character amidst challenging circumstances. The book serves as both a social commentary and a light-hearted exploration of the human condition. The content of the book features a series of illustrated vignettes that capture various moments in the lives of its characters. Through clever dialogue and engaging scenarios, Woolf brings to life the experiences of children, families, and individuals navigating love, poverty, and social dynamics. The illustrations are imbued with humor and pathos, showcasing the charm and quirks of city life, from playful exchanges between children to comedic takes on adult relationships. Overall, the book paints a vivid picture of urban life, inviting readers to empathize with and appreciate the rich tapestry of human experiences found within the lower echelons of society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 84.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Woolf, Michael Angelo, 1837-1899
Editor: Henius, Joseph, -1912
EBook No.: 75295
Published: Feb 5, 2025
Downloads: 148
Language: English
Subject: American wit and humor, Pictorial
Subject: Poor children -- Caricatures and cartoons
Subject: City and town life -- United States -- Caricatures and cartoons
LoCC: Fine Arts: Drawing, Design, Illustration
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.