Ragged London in 1861, John Hollingshead
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Ragged London in 1861, John Hollingshead
Language
eng
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no index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
Ragged London in 1861
Medium
electronic resource
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dictionaries
Responsibility statement
John Hollingshead
Series statement
The Rise of urban Britain
Summary
John Hollingshead (1827-1904) was an English journalist, writer and theatrical producer. Based on letters from the Morning Post, he published 'Ragged London in 1861' in the same year, capturing the essence of London's bleak environment. In the novel, a correspondent travels through the underbelly of the metropolis, meeting and living with the very poorest and most desperate members of society. This is a must-read for fans of classic English fiction and 19th century history
Target audience
adult
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