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  • Voices of Victorian London

    In Sickness and in Health

    by Henry Mayhew ...
    History is written by historians, and the voices of ordinary people rarely feature. But this unique collection of interviews from the middle of the nineteenth century allows their voices to be heard. The journalist Henry Mayhew tramped the streets of London interviewing working people; this Hesperus selection from his work London Labour and the London Poor shows how they coped with the ups and ... Read more

    $8.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • London Labour and the London Poor

    by Henry Mayhew, Robert Douglas-Fairhurst ...
    Series series Oxford World's Classics
    London Labour and the London Poor is an extraordinary work of investigative journalism, a work of literature, and a groundbreaking work of sociology. It originated in a series of articles for a London newspaper and grew into a massive record of the daily life of Victorian London's underclass. Mayhew conducted hundreds of interviews with the city's street traders, entertainers, thieves and beggars ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • The London Underworld In The Victorian Period - Authentic First-Person Accounts By Beggars, Thieves And Prostitutes

    by Henry Mayhew ...
    This 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 ... Read more

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  • London Labour and the London Poor

    by Henry Mayhew ...
    London Labour and the London Poor originated in a series of newspaper articles written by the great journalist Henry Mayhew between 1849 and 1850. A dozen years later, it had grown into the fullest picture we have of labouring people in the world's greatest city in the nineteenth century: a four volume account of the hopes, customs, grievances and habits of the working-classes that allows them to ... Read more

    $16.59 USD

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    Also available as: Audiobook

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    London Labour and the London Poor

    by Henry Mayhew, David Timson ...
    Narrated by David Timson ...

    Unabridged

    27 hours 14 min

    London Labour and the London Poor is a rare and fascinating insight into the lives and struggles of the 19th-century poor. Written by journalist and reformer Henry Mayhew, a founder and editor of the satirical magazine Punch, it collects hundreds of testimonials from the lower strata of Victorian society. We encounter street entertainers, ‘pure finders’, cabinetmakers, gingerbread sellers, ... Read more

    $31.99 USD

    Also available as: eBooks

    Also available as: eBooks

  • The wonders of science : Or, young Humphry Davy

    by Henry Mayhew ...
    In The wonders of science; Or, young Humphry Davy, Henry Mayhew turns the life of the great chemist into an edifying narrative for young readers, tracing Davy's rise from a Cornish apothecary's boy to President of the Royal Society. The book celebrates self-education, experimental curiosity, and the transformative power of science, presenting natural philosophy not as abstraction but as a path of ... Read more

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  • London Labour and the London Poor (Complete)

    by Henry Mayhew ...
    The present volume is the first of an intended series, which it is hoped will form, when complete, a cyclopædia of the industry, the want, and the vice of the great Metropolis. It is believed that the book is curious for many reasons: It surely may be considered curious as being the first attempt to publish the history of a people, from the lips of the people themselves—giving a literal ... Read more

    $6.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    London Labour And The London Poor Volume Ii (Unabridged)

    by HENRY MAYHEW ...
    Narrated by Paul Jenkins ...

    Unabridged

    62 hours 3 min

    Subtitled, "A Cyclopaedia of the condition and earnings of those that will work, those that cannot work, and those that will not work." "The history of a people from the lips of the people themselves .. their labour, earnings, trials and sufferings, in their own unvarnished language, and to pourtray the condition of their homes and their families by personal observation of the places ..." "My ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

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    London Labour And The London Poor Volume I (Unabridged)

    by HENRY MAYHEW ...
    Narrated by Maxwell Chung ...

    Unabridged

    53 hours 15 min

    Subtitled, "A Cyclopaedia of the condition and earnings of those that will work, those that cannot work, and those that will not work." "The history of a people from the lips of the people themselves .. their labour, earnings, trials and sufferings, in their own unvarnished language, and to pourtray the condition of their homes and their families by personal observation of the places ..." "My ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

  • Jack Black

    Enriched edition. Exploring the Gritty Underbelly of Victorian London through Jack Black's Struggles

    by Henry Mayhew, Jenna Whitmore ...
    In "Jack Black," Henry Mayhew presents a comprehensive exploration of the life of a London costermonger, a street seller of fruits and vegetables, during the Victorian era. The narrative is characterized by Mayhew's engaging prose and keen observational style, providing a vivid portrayal of urban life and the socio-economic struggles of the working class. Drawing from interviews and firsthand ... Read more

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  • 1851

    The adventures of Mr. and Mrs. Sandboys and family at the Great Exhibition

    by Henry Mayhew ...
    In "1851," Henry Mayhew offers a profound exploration of the socio-economic landscape of Victorian England during the Great Exhibition, utilizing a keen journalistic style that merges meticulous observation with vivid storytelling. Through his compelling narratives, Mayhew eloquently captures the voices and experiences of diverse social classes, illuminating the stark contrasts between the ... Read more

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  • The Greatest Plague of Life: or, the Adventures of a Lady in Search of a Good Servant

    A Satirical Dive into Victorian Domestic Dynamics

    by Henry Mayhew, Augustus Mayhew ...
    The anthology 'The Greatest Plague of Life: or, the Adventures of a Lady in Search of a Good Servant' delves into the intricate tapestry of Victorian domestic life through satirical and humorous narratives. Set against the backdrop of an era characterized by rigid social hierarchies and evolving class dynamics, this collection captures the complexities of servant-master relationships with deft wit ... Read more

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