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London Labour and the London Poor: The Condition and Earnings of Those That Will Work, Cannot Work, and Will not Work (en Inglés)
Mayhew, Henry; Tuckniss, William; Hoe, Robert (Autor)
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London Labour and the London Poor: The Condition and Earnings of Those That Will Work, Cannot Work, and Will not Work (en Inglés) - Mayhew, Henry; Tuckniss, William; Hoe, Robert
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Henry Mayhew's "London Labour and the London Poor" is a groundbreaking and immersive exploration of the lives of London's working class in the mid-19th century. Originally published in the 1850s, this multi-volume work offers unprecedented insight into the daily struggles, occupations, and living conditions of the city's poorest inhabitants. Through detailed interviews and observations, Mayhew documents the diverse trades and informal economies that sustained London's underclass, from street vendors and market sellers to beggars and criminals. The book provides a vivid and often harrowing portrait of Victorian London, revealing the stark contrasts between wealth and poverty, and challenging prevailing social attitudes towards the poor. This edition preserves the original text and illustrations, allowing modern readers to experience Mayhew's remarkable work as it was first encountered by his contemporaries. "London Labour and the London Poor" remains an invaluable resource for historians, sociologists, and anyone interested in the social history of Victorian England.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
