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  • London Labour and the London Poor

    par 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 ... En savoir plus

    $12.99 CAD

    Aussi disponible en : Livre audio

    Aussi disponible en : Livre audio

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

    par Augustus Mayhew & Henry Mayhew ...
    It was a cold Autumnal midnight, and the wind was blowing frightfully, and the rain was beating against the windows, and not a sound was to be heard in the streets, unless I mention the noise of some two or three cabs tearing past the house, and bearing homewards their gay and youthful votaries of fashion from some festive ball or joyous theatre. Indeed, it was just such a night as makes the ... En savoir plus

    $8.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

  • London Labour and the London Poor (Complete)

    par 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 ... En savoir plus

    $8.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

  • London Labour and the London Poor

    par Henry Mayhew, Robert Douglas-Fairhurst ...
    Collections 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 ... En savoir plus

    $8.99 CAD

    Aussi disponible en : Livre audio

    Aussi disponible en : Livre audio

  • Voices of Victorian London

    In Sickness and in Health

    par Henry Mayhew ...
    Verbatim, unflinching interviews with poor working Victorians from a journalist whose interviews, published in a national newspaper, influenced Charles Dickens' creation of characters in his novels History is written by historians, and the voices of ordinary people are rarely featured, but this unique collection of interviews from the middle of the 19th century allows their voices to be heard. The ... En savoir plus

    $11.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

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

    par 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 ... En savoir plus

    $10.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

  • Jack Black

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

    par 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 ... En savoir plus

    $2.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

  • The Comic Almanack, Volume 1

    par Gilbert Abbott A Beckett ;Henry Mayhew; Horace Mayhew ; Albert Smith; William Makepeace Thackeray ...
    "The Comic Almanack" is a delightful collection that showcases the wit and humor of 19th-century British literature. Edited by notable figures such as Gilbert Abbott A Beckett and featuring contributions from literary giants like William Makepeace Thackeray, this volume offers a unique blend of satire, illustrations, and comedic narratives. The almanack serves as a reflection of the social and ... En savoir plus

    $1.31 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

  • The Comic Almanack, Volume 2

    par Gilbert Abbott A Beckett; Henry Mayhew; Horace Mayhew ;Albert Smith ;William Makepeace Thackeray ...
    "The Comic Almanack, Volume 2" is a delightful collection that showcases the wit and humor of 19th-century British writers. Featuring contributions from notable figures such as Gilbert Abbott A Beckett, Henry Mayhew, and William Makepeace Thackeray, this volume offers a rich tapestry of comedic sketches, illustrations, and satirical commentary. The almanack serves as both entertainment and social ... En savoir plus

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

    par Augustus Mayhew; Henry Mayhew ...
    "The Greatest Plague of Life: or, the Adventures of a Lady in Search of a Good Servant" is a humorous exploration of the trials and tribulations faced by a lady in her quest for the perfect domestic help. The narrative, rich with wit and satire, delves into the social dynamics of the Victorian era, highlighting the often absurd interactions between employers and servants. Through the protagonist's ... En savoir plus

    $1.31 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

  • Of Street Piemen

    par Henry Mayhew ...
    Collections series Penguin Little Black Classics
    '...a good bit of spice to give the critlings a flavour, and plenty of treacle to make the mince-meat look rich'Radical Victorian reformer Henry Mayhew walked the streets of London interviewing ordinary flower girls, market traders, piemen and costermongers to create the first ever work of mass social observation, and the ultimate account of urban life - including an extraordinary description of ... En savoir plus

    $2.99 CAD

  • London Labour and the London Poor

    par Henry Mayhew ...
    Produced between 1850 and 1862, London Labour and the London Poor is one of the most significant examples of nineteenth-century oral history. The collection teems with the minute particulars of the everyday—bits and pieces of London lives assembled into a precarious whole by the author, editor, and principal investigator, Henry Mayhew. Mayhew was interested in the social fabric of people’s lives, ... En savoir plus

    $21.99 CAD

    Aussi disponible en : Livre audio

    Aussi disponible en : Livre audio