Tin-types taken in the streets of New York : $b a series of stories and sketches portraying many singular phases of metropolitan life

"Tin-types taken in the streets of New York" by Lemuel Ely Quigg is a collection that captures the energy of 19th-century New York City through a series of short stories and character sketches. The book opens with Mr. Ricketty, an unusual man with a striking appearance, wandering through the Bowery. The narrative focuses on Mr. Ricketty's interactions, like his humorous and ironic attempt to sell a pearl necklace to Becky, a shopkeeper. Readers are presented with a glimpse into the lives of unique people facing both struggles and absurd situations that were relevant during that period. The collection promises to paint a picture of urban life through memorable characters and lively scenarios.