Author Description

Tenement Conditions in Chicago is a non-fiction book written by Robert Hunter and published in 1901. The book provides a detailed account of the living conditions in the tenements of Chicago during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The author, who was a social worker and a journalist, lived in the tenements for several months to observe and document the conditions. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of tenement life. Hunter describes the overcrowded and unsanitary living conditions, the lack of ventilation and sunlight, and the prevalence of disease and illness. He also discusses the social and economic factors that contribute to the tenement problem, such as poverty and exploitation.Throughout the book, Hunter provides vivid descriptions of the people he meets and the situations he encounters. He also includes photographs and illustrations to further illustrate the conditions he describes. Tenement Conditions in Chicago is considered a groundbreaking work of investigative journalism and a key text in the history of social reform in the United States. The book helped to raise awareness of the tenement problem and led to significant improvements in housing and sanitation laws.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.