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100 1 _aFlynt, Josiah,
_d1869-1907
245 1 0 _aTramping with Tramps: Studies and Sketches of Vagabond Life
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2012-06-18
505 0 _aThe criminal in the open -- The children of the road -- Club life among outcasts -- The American tramp considered geographically -- The city tramp -- What the tramp eats and wears -- Life among German tramps -- With the Russian Goriouns -- Two tramps in England -- The tramp at home -- The tramp and the railroads -- Old Boston Mary -- Jamie the Kid -- One night on the "Q" -- A pulque dream -- A hobo precedent -- The tramp's jargon -- Glossary.
508 _aProduced by Annie R. McGuire. This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print archive.
520 _a"Tramping with Tramps: Studies and Sketches of Vagabond Life" by Josiah Flynt is a sociological exploration written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the lives of tramps and vagabonds, aiming to provide an understanding of their experiences, motivations, and the societal factors that contribute to their lifestyle. The author, drawing from personal observations and interactions with these communities, seeks to provide insights into the nature of crime and poverty within this marginalized group. The opening of the book sets the stage for a profound examination of the criminal class, highlighting the common misconceptions about their character and circumstances. Flynt discusses his extensive interactions with tramps in both America and England, arguing that many criminals he encountered are not the despairing figures society often perceives them to be, but rather individuals driven by ambition and complex social circumstances. He challenges traditional criminology by suggesting a need for understanding the criminal in their natural environment rather than merely in confinement. This establishes a foundation for his exploration into various aspects of tramp life, including the dynamics of criminal behavior, the societal perceptions of these individuals, and the underlying socio-economic conditions shaping their existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aTramps
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40036
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