02427cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000350012624500830016126400510024430000470029533600260034233700260036833800360039450000310043050801920046152013080065353400450196165300330200670000310203985600430207055285UtSlPG20260610134256.0mcr n260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a14015641  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aHV1 aSmith, John Thomas,d1766-183310aLives of Famous London Beggars :bWith Forty Portraits of the Most Remarkable. 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2017  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2017-08-07  aProduced by deaurider, cpinfield and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
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Internet Archive)  a"Lives of Famous London Beggars" by John Thomas Smith is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The work provides a vivid portrayal of various mendicants who roamed the streets of London, coupled with detailed illustrations of notable individuals from this social class. Smith's intention appears to be not just to document these figures, but to explore their lives and the societal perceptions surrounding begging in London during that period.  The opening of the book sets the scene by presenting a preface that addresses both the historical context of begging in London and the reasons behind the author's exploration of this subject. Smith acknowledges the rise of mendicity in London, noting both its impact on society and the challenges associated with distinguishing genuine beggars from impostors. He introduces the idea that famous artists have historically depicted beggars, hinting at a cultural fascination with their lives, suggesting that the understanding of such characters is essential for appreciating broader societal dynamics. This introduction establishes a framework for the portraits and anecdotes that follow, inviting readers to consider the complexity of the lives of those often dismissed as mere street-dwellers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aBeggars -- England -- London1 aDouce, Francis,d1757-183440uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55285