02396cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000490011324500340016226400510019630000470024733600260029433700260032033800360034650000310038250801150041352013910052853400450191965300700196485600430203499900170207725804UtSlPG20260610133607.0mcr n260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDA1 aMitton, G. E.q(Geraldine Edith),d1868-195514aThe Children's Book of London 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2008 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2008-06-15 aProduced by Bruce Albrecht, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net a"The Children's Book of London" by G. E. Mitton is a children's educational resource written in the early 20th century. The book provides an insightful exploration of London's various aspects through the eyes of its children, contrasting their lives, experiences, and perceptions across different social classes and neighborhoods. Through discussions centered around notable sites, daily life, and personal stories, it aims to present a comprehensive understanding of London as both a vibrant city and a complex social environment. At the start of the book, the author introduces the reader to the vastness and diversity of London, emphasizing that children's experiences can vary greatly depending on their socioeconomic backgrounds. Mitton paints a picture of children from the affluent areas who enjoy parks and attractions compared to those from the less privileged East End, who endure challenging living conditions. The opening portion includes anecdotes of various children, highlighting their daily routines—whether they are playing in parks, navigating the bustle of the city, or struggling with hardships. The reader gains an immediate sense of the contrasts in children's lives and the urban landscape of London, setting the tone for a deeper exploration of the city's rich tapestry through the eyes of its youngest residents. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aLondon (England) -- Description and travel -- Juvenile literature40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25804 c66805d66805