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Jacob August Riis was a Danish-American social reformer, "muckraking" journalist and social documentary photographer.

The papers which form this autobiography were originally published in The Outlook, the chapter telling of my going "home to mother" in The Churchman, and parts of one or two others in The Century Magazine. To those who have been asking if they are made-up... Read Full Overview

The Making Of An American by Jacob A. Riss is a memoir that tells the story of the author's journey to America and his experiences as an immigrant in the late 19th century. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on Riss's childhood and early years in... Read Full Overview

""The Making of an American"" is a memoir written by Jacob A. Riis, a Danish-American journalist and social reformer. The book chronicles Riis' journey from his impoverished upbringing in Denmark to his eventual success as a journalist and advocate for social reform in America... Read Full Overview