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100 1 _aDavies, Charles Maurice,
_d1828-1910
245 1 0 _aMystic London; or, Phases of occult life in the metropolis
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2008-05-27
508 _aProduced by Curtis Weyant and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by Case Western Reserve University Preservation Department Digital Library)
520 _a"Mystic London; or, Phases of Occult Life in the Metropolis" by Rev. Charles Maurice Davies is an exploration of the various facets of life in late 19th century London, presented as an observational account. The book delves into the underbelly of the metropolis, focusing particularly on its marginalized communities and the struggles they face within a busy urban landscape. It is likely to captivate readers interested in social issues, philanthropy, and the hidden lives of the city's inhabitants." "The opening of the narrative introduces the author’s journey into the grim realities faced by destitute children, who he refers to metaphorically as "London Arabs." He begins his exploration in the Seven Dials area, a notorious part of London, where he encounters ragged school children attending evening classes and adults engaged in various forms of survival amidst poverty. Through his observations at institutions like the Ragged School and Soup Kitchen, he highlights the efforts being made to rescue these "young Arabs" from their dire circumstances, revealing both the challenges and hopeful initiatives aimed at transforming their lives. Davies conveys a blend of sympathy and a call to action for those who can assist in addressing the plight of the city's vulnerable youth." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aOccultism
653 _aLondon (England) -- Social life and customs -- 19th century
653 _aLondon (England) -- Description and travel
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25619
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