This book examines how the shifts in the early 19 century in New York City affected children in particular. Indeed, one could argue that within this context, that “children” and “childhood” came into being. What emerges are life histories of children—of infants, toddlers, younger children, older children, and adolescents—during this time of transition in New York City. When combined with historical data, these life histories, for instance, tell us about what it was like to grow up in this changing time in New York Cityweiterlesen