Publisher's Synopsis
Harding Davis is a novel about the lives of homeless people in New York City during the mid-19th century. The story follows a group of tramps, including the protagonist, a young woman named Laura, as they struggle to survive on the streets. The novel explores the harsh realities of poverty, hunger, and homelessness, as well as the social and economic issues that contribute to these conditions. Through Laura's experiences, the reader gains insight into the challenges faced by those who are marginalized and forgotten by society. The book also touches on themes of friendship, love, and redemption, as Laura forms close bonds with her fellow tramps and learns to find hope and meaning in their shared struggles. Overall, Tramps In New York is a powerful and poignant work of social realism that offers a vivid and compelling portrait of life on the margins of society.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.
