The Peril and the Preservation of the Home is a book containing the William L. Bull lectures for the year 1903, delivered by Jacob August Riis. The book discusses the dangers that threaten the sanctity of the home, such as poverty, crime, and social inequality. Riis also offers solutions and insights on how to preserve and protect the home from these perils. The author draws on his personal experiences as a social reformer and journalist, and uses...