Voices of the Poor: Selections from the "Morning Chronicle" "Labour and the Poor"

by Henry Mayhew, Anne Humphreys (Editor)

First Published in 1971. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Hardcover

First published January 1, 1965

About the author

Henry Mayhew (1812-1887) was an English social researcher, journalist, playwright and advocate of reform. He was one of the co-founders of the satirical and humorous magazine Punch in 1841. He is also known for his work as a social researcher, publishing an extensive series of newspaper articles in the Morning Chronicle that was later compiled into the book series London Labour and the London Poor (1851), a groundbreaking and influential survey of the city's poor.

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[Millie · Rating 2 out of 5]

I recall liking bits of it but I think I was on the tale end of a binge.