Project Gutenberg 2005-09-01 Public domain in the USA. 170 McCabe, James Dabney 1842 1883 Martin, Edward Winslow McCabe, James D. (James Dabney) The Secrets of the Great City A Work Descriptive of the Virtues and the Vices, the Mysteries, Miseries and Crimes of New York City E-text prepared by David Moynihan, Charlie Kirschner, Charles Franks, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "The Secrets of the Great City" by Edward Winslow Martin is a descriptive work written during the late 19th century that explores the complexities of life in New York City. It delves into the dualities of the metropolis, discussing both its remarkable virtues and its stark vices, while painting a portrait of the diverse population that inhabits it. The book touches on the city's history, its rapid growth, the various ethnic communities, and societal structures, providing readers with insight into the fabric of urban life during that era. The opening of this work introduces readers to New York City, beginning with a geographical overview of Manhattan and its evolution from a Dutch settlement to a burgeoning American metropolis. It emphasizes the city's significant growth from a small population in the 18th century to over a million residents, showcasing the enormous immigrant influx that characterized this period. The narrative highlights the contrasting experiences of residents, from the wealthiest classes living in luxury to the hardships endured by the poorer, densely populated neighborhoods. Through vivid imagery and fact-laden discussion, the beginning sets the tone for a detailed examination of the city's dynamics, inviting readers to contemplate the human experience amid the grandeur and tumult of urban life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 67.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en New York (N.Y.) -- History New York (N.Y.) -- Description and travel F106 Text Category: History - American Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: Sociology 954846 2025-08-04T07:20:04.579914 text/html 954667 2025-01-11T22:25:41.445685 text/html 449005 2025-08-04T07:20:15.948908 application/epub+zip 457269 2025-08-04T07:20:07.702915 application/epub+zip 438155 2025-08-04T07:20:06.420889 application/epub+zip 792331 2025-08-04T07:20:23.226808 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 706360 2025-08-04T07:20:14.968898 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 620773 2022-09-04T12:08:56.619200 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 894754 2025-08-04T07:20:03.896914 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 889625 2021-01-02T14:14:48 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18049 2025-08-04T07:20:23.353815 application/rdf+xml 12227 2025-08-04T07:20:06.910909 image/jpeg 3067 2025-08-04T07:20:06.665896 image/jpeg 340265 2021-01-02T14:14:48 application/octet-stream application/zip 429837 2025-08-04T07:20:04.650963 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia