| Author |
Greenwood, James, 1832-1929 |
| LoC No. |
10022321
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| Title |
The seven curses of London
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 62.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Neglected children -- Professional thieves -- Professional beggars -- Fallen women -- The curse of drunkeness -- Betting gamblers -- Waste of charity.
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| Credits |
Transcribed from the [1869] edition by David Price
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| Summary |
"The Seven Curses of London" by James Greenwood is a social commentary written in the late 19th century. This thought-provoking work delves into the dire conditions faced by the impoverished and neglected in London, particularly focusing on the plight of pauper children, criminals, and beggars. Through vivid descriptions and poignant narratives, the book aims to shed light on the systemic issues contributing to these societal curses, making it a significant historical account of urban poverty. The beginning of this work introduces the overwhelming issue of neglected children in London, highlighting startling statistics about the number of children living in destitution. Greenwood paints a grim picture of these vulnerable kids, often left to wander the streets without guardians, food, or care, setting the stage for a broader investigation of societal neglect and its consequences. He discusses the structural failures of society in managing and protecting these children, suggesting that the root causes of their plight stem from systemic poverty and moral decay, foreshadowing a critical exploration of London's darker underbelly as the text unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
HN: Social sciences: Social history and conditions, Social problems
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| LoC Class |
HV: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare
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| Subject |
London (England) -- Social conditions
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| Subject |
Crime -- England -- London -- History -- 19th century
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| Subject |
London (England) -- Moral conditions
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
45585 |
| Release Date |
May 5, 2014 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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