The Better New York (1904)

The Better New York is a book written by William Howe Tolman and published in 1904. It is a comprehensive analysis of the social, economic, and political conditions of New York City at the turn of the 20th century. Tolman examines the city's problems and proposes solutions to improve the quality of life for its residents.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a specific issue affecting the city. These include housing, sanitation, transportation, education, and public health. Tolman provides statistical data and historical context to support his arguments and recommendations.Throughout the book, Tolman emphasizes the importance of civic engagement and public participation in addressing the city's problems. He calls on citizens to take an active role in advocating for reform and to hold their elected officials accountable for their actions.The Better New York is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of New York City and the progressive movement of the early 20th century. It offers a detailed analysis of the city's challenges and provides insight into the efforts of reformers to create a better, more equitable 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.