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Lives of Famous London Beggars
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Historical FiguresPoverty & Social Work
ISBN13: 9781023451871
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 29 2025
Pages: 66
Weight: 0.23
Height: 0.14 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Venture into the hidden corners of 19th-century London with John Thomas Smith's Lives of Famous London Beggars. This fascinating social history unveils the stories of the city's most remarkable beggars, offering a unique glimpse into the lives of those who inhabited the fringes of Victorian society.
Through forty portraits and detailed accounts, Smith illuminates the world of poverty and street life, revealing the resourcefulness and resilience of individuals forced to navigate the harsh realities of their time. Lives of Famous London Beggars: With Forty Portraits of the Most Remarkable provides invaluable insight into the social fabric of London, exploring themes of poverty, survival, and the human spirit. A captivating read for anyone interested in social science, historical biography, and the untold stories of London's past. Discover the lives behind the pleas and gain a deeper understanding of a bygone era.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
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