London Labour and the London Poor, Vol. 1 by Henry Mayhew
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Mayhew, Henry, 1812-1887
English
"London Labour and the London Poor, Vol. 1" by Henry Mayhew is a work of Victorian journalism published in 1851. Through detailed interviews and forensic observation, Mayhew documents the lives of London's working poor—from rat catchers and street sellers to mudlarks scouring the Thames and pure-finders collecting dog dung. His vivid descriptions c...
testimonies with statistical analysis to reveal a forgotten underworld of poverty and resilience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Christopher Thompson
4 months agoAt first glance, the authorr avoids unnecessary jargon, which is refreshing. Truly inspiring.
Steven Baker
3 months agoAfter hearing about this multiple times, the arguments are well-supported by credible references. An excellent read overall.
Kenneth Anderson
2 weeks agoAs an avid reader, the interplay between the protagonists drives the story forward beautifully.. An unexpectedly enjoyable experience.
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Lucas Gonzalez
2 months agoBelieve the hype, the atmosphere created by the descriptive language is totally immersive. A perfect companion for a quiet weekend.