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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book gathers together 11 unique voices from different professions in Victorian London. Featuring those occupying the precarious position of the street seller, including the watercress man and flower girl; street performers such as the Punch and Judy man; the rag and bone man; and even a professional beggar. Painstakingly transcribed from the author's first-hand interviews, these accounts offer a fascinating insight into the lives of those who lived, worked, and tried to make a living in the bustling metropolis of Victorian London. The interviewees provide a complex and nuanced portrait of Victorian life â" on the pages of this book, the reader will find both the personal recollections and observations of the subjects themselves, and the author's deeper analysis of the social conditions which created their experiences. The result is a vivid, multi-faceted document, as rich with historical detail as it is with human interest. This book will undoubtedly appeal to fans of social history, and those interested in the history of London and the Victorian era. It also reveals a side of history not often seen, and provides a unique opportunity to hear the voices of people usually lost to time. The reader will finish this book with a deep appreciation of the hardship, humor, and resilience of those who struggled to make a living in London during the Victorian era. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780259787198_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780259787198
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780259787198
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)