The Natural History of the Idler Upon Town

The Natural History of the Idler Upon Town

Albert Richard Smith

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Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2010
ISBN:
9781148022109
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'The Natural History of the Idler Upon Town' offers a fascinating glimpse into the social fabric of 19th-century London. Albert Richard Smith, a keen observer of his time, presents a series of insightful and often humorous sketches of the various characters who populated the city’s streets, coffee houses, and public spaces. From the dandy to the street vendor, each figure is brought to life with vivid detail and a sharp wit. Smith’s work provides valuable insights into the social dynamics, manners, and customs of Victorian London. His essays capture the essence of urban life, revealing the complexities and contradictions of a rapidly changing society. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in social history, urban studies, or the literature of the Victorian era.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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