02094cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000330011324500190014626400510016530000470021633600260026333700260028933800360031550000310035150800710038252012020045353400450165565300320170085600430173299900170177558282UtSlPG20260610134337.0mcr n260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aMorrison, Arthur,d1863-194510aTo London Town 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2018  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2018-11-14  aTranscribed from the 1899 Bernhard Tauchnitz edition by Les Bowler  a"To London Town" by Arthur Morrison is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story paints a vivid picture of life in the eastern parts of London, centering on the experiences of an elderly butterfly collector, Mr. May, and his family as they navigate their rural existence amidst the encroaching urbanization of London. The book intricately delves into themes of family, loss, and the inevitable changes brought by progress.  The opening of the novel introduces Mr. May and his crippled granddaughter, Bessy, as they journey through the lush greenery near their cottage, collecting butterflies and enjoying the beauty of their surroundings. Mr. May, a retired postman and an avid naturalist, is depicted as a diligent figure dedicated to both his work and family. As they encounter noisy Londoners and reflect on their simpler life, tensions mount as the shifting world around them grows increasingly unruly, foreshadowing the challenges they will face. The leisurely pace and descriptive world Morrison creates invite readers to immerse themselves in the beauty of nature while hinting at the struggles that lie ahead due to societal changes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aLondon (England) -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58282  c99109d99109