
The New York City Pig Wars (1859)
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Pigs in Urban New York: Sanitation and Conflict
This chapter examines the pivotal role of pigs in 19th century New York City as essential providers of sanitation amid urban filth. It highlights the tensions between immigrant pig-keeping communities and affluent residents, reflecting broader socio-economic conflicts and changing attitudes towards livestock in an expanding city.
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