Anderson, Nels. The Hobo: The Sociology of the Homeless

Anderson, Nels. The Hobo: The Sociology of the Homeless Man. University of Chicago Press, 1923. First edition. Green cloth. Inscribed and signed by Anderson on the ffep: “To Dr. Ben [Reitman]/You have been the best inspiration in this work that I have had./Nels Anderson.” Halftone plates. 8vo. Covers rubbed and stained, occasional staining and wear internally; good. Presented to one of the subjects of the book, Reitman was the so-called “King of the Hobos” in his day.