Jacob Riis most often wrote about poverty and living conditions in the slums of New York City during the late 19th century. He used his writing to bring attention to the plight of the poor and advocate for social reform.
Jacob Riis had five children.
Jacob Riis was the third of fifteen children in his family.
"Out of the sweatshop, into the inferno."
Jacob Riis' book was titled "How the Other Half Lives." It was published in 1890 and focused on the living conditions of the poor in New York City tenements.
Jacob Riis was a social reformer and journalist known for his work documenting the living conditions of immigrants in New York City tenements. He is not known for being a military leader or a painter.
Jocob Riis.
Jacob Riis was born on May 3, 1849
Jacob August Riis was born on May 3, 1849.
Jacob Riis had five children.
Yes, Jacob Riis died on May 26, 1914
Jacob Riis was born on May 3, 1849
Jacob August Riis died on May 26, 1914.
Jacob August Riis was born on May 3, 1849.
Jacob August Riis was born on May 3, 1849.
Jacob August Riis died on May 26, 1914 at the age of 65.
Jacob August Riis died on May 26, 1914 at the age of 65.
The photographs of Jacob Riis, are most closely associated with atrocities.