The People of the Abyss |
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Author:
| London, Jack |
Series title: | Cambridge Library Collection - British and Irish History, 19th Century Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-1-108-06455-2 |
Publication Date: | Aug 2013 |
Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $46.99 |
Book Description:
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In this 1903 publication, which influenced later socially minded authors like George Orwell, American writer Jack London (1876-1916) examines the living conditions of the impoverished residents of London's East End, demonstrating how politics had failed the vulnerable. The text is illustrated with photographs of the places and people mentioned.
In this 1903 publication, which influenced later socially minded authors like George Orwell, American writer Jack London (1876-1916) examines the living conditions of the impoverished residents of London's East End, demonstrating how politics had failed the vulnerable. The text is illustrated with photographs of the places and people mentioned.