<p>In "Lights and Shadows of New York Life," James Dabney McCabe presents a vivid panorama of the urban experience in late 19th-century New York City. Through a series of compelling narratives, McCabe vividly captures the city's dichotomies'Äîits dazzling vitality alongside its stark societal challenges. Written in a richly descriptive literary style, the book serves as both a travelogue and a sociological study, reflecting the complexities of th...