Five Points is a comprehensive and captivating history of a once-forgotten neighborhood in Lower Manhattan that was renowned for its poverty, crime, and creative energy.

Drawing from a wide range of sources, Anbinder provides an absorbing account of the immigrant experience, detailing the struggles and triumphs of successive waves of new arrivals who fought for survival in a land that was both exciting and dangerous.

With vivid descriptions and gritty details, this book recreates the sights, sounds, and smells of Five Points, making it a must-read for anyone interested in American history or the immigrant experience.