'London: A Pilgrimage' is a forgotten classic of social journalism, a frank and brutal look at the poverty striken, gin-swilling London of the nineteenth century, written in a perceptive, bold and gripping style.
'London: A Pilgrimage' is a forgotten classic of social journalism, a frank and brutal look at the poverty striken, gin-swilling London of the nineteenth century, written in a perceptive, bold and gripping style.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
Blanchard Jerrold (1826-1884) was both journalist and playwright, with 'Cool as a Cucumber' the most successful of his plays. He was also editor of 'Lloyd's Weekly News'. Gustav Doré (1832-1883) was an amazingly gifted artist and among his many works are illustrated editions of 'Paradise Lost', the Bible and 'The Idylls of the Kings'. Peter Ackroy’s many publications include 'London: the Biography' (2000) and 'The Lambs of London' (2004).
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List of Illustrations Introduction by Peter Ackroyd Preface Introduction I: London Bridge II: The Busy River-Side III. The Docks IV. Above Bridge towards Westminster V. All London at A Boat Race VI. The Race VII. The Derby VIII. London on the Drowns IX. The West End X. In the Season XI. By the Abbey XII. London, Under Green Leaves XIII. With the Beasts XIV: Work-A-Day London XV. Humble Industries XVI. The Town of Malt XVII. Under Lock and Key XVIII. Whitechapel and Thereabouts XIX. In the Market Place XX. London at Play XXI. London Charity
List of Illustrations Introduction by Peter Ackroyd Preface Introduction I: London Bridge II: The Busy River-Side III. The Docks IV. Above Bridge towards Westminster V. All London at A Boat Race VI. The Race VII. The Derby VIII. London on the Drowns IX. The West End X. In the Season XI. By the Abbey XII. London, Under Green Leaves XIII. With the Beasts XIV: Work-A-Day London XV. Humble Industries XVI. The Town of Malt XVII. Under Lock and Key XVIII. Whitechapel and Thereabouts XIX. In the Market Place XX. London at Play XXI. London Charity
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