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100 1 _aMitton, G. E.
_q(Geraldine Edith),
_d1868-1955
245 1 4 _aThe Children's Book of London
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2008-06-15
508 _aProduced by Bruce Albrecht, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aLondon (England) -- Description and travel -- Juvenile literature
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25804
999 _c66805
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