A classic memoir of American immigrant life, this work by Jacob A. Riis is a vivid and moving account of one man's journey from poverty and hardship in Denmark to success and fulfillment in the United States. With its candid and insightful portrayal of immigrant life in turn-of-the-century New York City, The Making of an American is a timeless masterpiece of American literature. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.