In "The Secrets of the Great City," James Dabney McCabe delves into the vibrant tapestry of urban life in late 19th-century America, particularly focusing on New York City. Through a series of captivating vignettes, McCabe employs a journalistic style that blends vivid description with keen sociological insights, thus illuminating the multifaceted experiences of the city'Äôs inhabitants'Äîfrom the...