02431cam a22003493u 4500 45585 UtSlPG 20260610134039.0 m cr n 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 10022321 UtSlPG en iso639-1 HN HV Greenwood, James, 1832-1929 The seven curses of London Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2014 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2014-05-05 Neglected children -- Professional thieves -- Professional beggars -- Fallen women -- The curse of drunkeness -- Betting gamblers -- Waste of charity. Transcribed from the [1869] edition by David Price "The Seven Curses of London" by James Greenwood is a social commentary written in the late 19th century. This thought-provoking work delves into the dire conditions faced by the impoverished and neglected in London, particularly focusing on the plight of pauper children, criminals, and beggars. Through vivid descriptions and poignant narratives, the book aims to shed light on the systemic issues contributing to these societal curses, making it a significant historical account of urban poverty. The beginning of this work introduces the overwhelming issue of neglected children in London, highlighting startling statistics about the number of children living in destitution. Greenwood paints a grim picture of these vulnerable kids, often left to wander the streets without guardians, food, or care, setting the stage for a broader investigation of societal neglect and its consequences. He discusses the structural failures of society in managing and protecting these children, suggesting that the root causes of their plight stem from systemic poverty and moral decay, foreshadowing a critical exploration of London's darker underbelly as the text unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified London (England) -- Social conditions Crime -- England -- London -- History -- 19th century London (England) -- Moral conditions https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45585 86424 86424