Scenes Of Village Labor, And Lower Life In London: A Missionary Sketch (1854)

By George Perkins

Book Overview

""Scenes of Village Labor, and Lower Life in London: A Missionary Sketch"" is a book written by George Perkins in 1854. The book is a collection of sketches that document the daily lives of rural villagers and the lower classes of London during the 19th century. Perkins, who was a missionary, provides a unique perspective on the struggles and hardships faced by these individuals, as well as their resilience and determination to survive. The book includes detailed descriptions of the various types of work performed by villagers, such as farming, fishing, and weaving, as well as the living conditions and customs of the rural communities. In addition, Perkins offers insights into the lives of the urban poor in London, including their struggles with poverty, crime, and disease. Overall, ""Scenes of Village Labor, and Lower Life in London: A Missionary Sketch"" provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives of ordinary people during a pivotal period in British history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104462338
• ISBN13: 9781104462338
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 108 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"