Publisher's Synopsis
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 real-life examples to illustrate his points. The book is a thought-provoking read and is relevant even today, over a century after it was written.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
