A Daughter Of The Tenements is a novel written by Edward W. Townsend and published in 1895. The story is set in the slums of New York City during the late 19th century and follows the life of a young girl named Gertie, who was born and raised in poverty. Gertie's mother dies when she is young, leaving her to be raised by her alcoholic father and older sister. Despite the challenges she faces, Gertie is determined to improve her life and the lives...