The London Underworld In The Victorian Period - Authentic First-Person Accounts By Beggars, Thieves And ProstitutesThis vintage book contains Henry Mayhew's account of the London Underworld during the Victorian period, constructed from authentic first-person accounts by beggars, thieves and prostitutes. Hailed as the first and perhaps greatest sociological studies of poverty in 19th-century London, this survey practiced the techniques of oral history - a hundred years before the term was first coined. It provides a vivid and authentic description of the labour, earnings, and problems of the lower classes in London, and will be of considerable utility to anyone with an interest in the day-to-day life of London's underbelly during this time. The chapters of this book include: Prostitution in London, The Dependents of Prostitutes, Clandestine Prostitutes, Cohabitant Prostitutes, Criminal Returns, Traffic in Foreign Women, The Sneaks, Pickpockets and Shoplifters, Horse and Dog Stealers, etcetera. We are republishing this vintage book now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author. |
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... received a blow from which it will never again rally. If the neighbours choose to complain before a magistrate of a disorderly house, and are willing to undertake the labour, annoyance, and expense of a criminal indictment, it is ...
... received a blow from which it will never again rally. If the neighbours choose to complain before a magistrate of a disorderly house, and are willing to undertake the labour, annoyance, and expense of a criminal indictment, it is ...
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... received presents of jewelry from him, and his marks of attention were constant as they were various. The continual contemplation of her charms instead of producing satiety added fuel to the fire, and he was never happy when out of her ...
... received presents of jewelry from him, and his marks of attention were constant as they were various. The continual contemplation of her charms instead of producing satiety added fuel to the fire, and he was never happy when out of her ...
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... receiving; but it had the effect of enraging her to a great extent. My informant was a tall, stout woman, about sevenandtwenty, with a round face, fat cheeks, a rather wheezy voice, and not altogether destitute of good looks. Her arms ...
... receiving; but it had the effect of enraging her to a great extent. My informant was a tall, stout woman, about sevenandtwenty, with a round face, fat cheeks, a rather wheezy voice, and not altogether destitute of good looks. Her arms ...
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... received from as many men in a few hours, may dwindle to as many shillings, gleaned with difficulty in a great number of hours. Dr. Michael Ryan evidently possesses an extensive acquaintance among remarkable men. Let us examine the ...
... received from as many men in a few hours, may dwindle to as many shillings, gleaned with difficulty in a great number of hours. Dr. Michael Ryan evidently possesses an extensive acquaintance among remarkable men. Let us examine the ...
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... received a visit from my seducer, in whom I had placed so much silly confidence. He talked very kindly to me, but I would not listen to him for some time. He came several times to see me, and at last said he would take me away if I ...
... received a visit from my seducer, in whom I had placed so much silly confidence. He talked very kindly to me, but I would not listen to him for some time. He came several times to see me, and at last said he would take me away if I ...
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The London Underworld in the Victorian Period: Authentic First-Person ... Henry Mayhew Limited preview - 2005 |
The London Underworld in the Victorian Period: Authentic First-Person ... Henry Mayhew Limited preview - 2012 |
The London Underworld in the Victorian Period - Authentic First-Person ... Henry Mayhew No preview available - 2008 |
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