Learn about the homeless city children who were taken out West to have new homes in the early 1900s.
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Includes bibliographical references (page 46) and index.
Contents
An orphan's story -- Poor working-class families -- New York's homeless children -- How the orphan trains began -- Who rode the orphan trains? -- Finding homes for orphans -- The baby trains -- The end of the orphan trains -- Glossary -- Did you know? -- Important dates -- Important people -- Want to know more? -- Index.
