Child Labor in City Streets

About this book

In the early 20th century, as industrialization surged, cities brimmed with children navigating perilous streets, often forced into labor to support their families. "Child Labor in City Streets" by Edward N. Clopper sheds light on this urgent social crisis, detailing the harrowing realities faced by young street vendors and bootblacks. Clopper’s poignant narrative captures the struggle for basic rights and the moral imperative to protect these vulnerable workers. Ideal for students, civic activists, and historians, this compelling document not only chronicles the harsh conditions of child labor but also serves as a call to action for reform. Discover the untold stories that shaped labor laws and ignited movements for social justice.