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George Robert Sims

How The Poor Live

George Robert Sims

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English
Hutson Street Press
22 May 2025
Social & cultural history; Poverty & unemployment; Homelessness; Sociology
""How The Poor Live"" offers a stark and unflinching portrayal of poverty in Victorian London. George Robert Sims provides a detailed account of the living conditions, struggles, and daily lives of the city's poorest inhabitants. Through vivid descriptions and direct observations, the book sheds light on the harsh realities faced by the working class, revealing the challenges of survival in an unforgiving urban environment.

Originally published in the late 19th century, this work remains a valuable historical document, offering insights into the social issues and economic disparities of the era. It serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of social reform and the ongoing need to address poverty and inequality. ""How The Poor Live"" is essential reading for anyone interested in social history, urban studies, and the enduring human stories of resilience and survival.

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.
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Imprint:   Hutson Street Press
Dimensions:   Height: 234mm,  Width: 156mm,  Spine: 4mm
Weight:   109g
ISBN:   9781024564938
ISBN 10:   1024564932
Pages:   68
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Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

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