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100 1 _aSmith, John Thomas,
_d1766-1833
245 1 0 _aLives of Famous London Beggars :
_bWith Forty Portraits of the Most Remarkable.
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
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 2017-08-07
508 _aProduced by deaurider, cpinfield and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBeggars -- England -- London
700 1 _aDouce, Francis,
_d1757-1834
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55285
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