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The Mysteries and Miseries of New York

(1848)
A Story of Real Life
A novel by

 
 
The author pointedly exposes the corrupt and sordid nature of New York City in 1850.
"Big Lize" questions her current situation and dealings among her associates, the riff-raff of society.
Published in 1847 by Edward Zane Carroll Judson, Sr. (1821-1886) using his pen name "Ned Buntline."
Complete in one volume: 69 chapters, 324 pages, 139,000 words.



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