The People Of The Abyss: (Jack London Classics Collection), by Jack London
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Nowhere in the streets of London may one escape the sight of abject poverty, while five minutes’ walk from almost any point will bring one to a slum; but the region my hansom was now penetrating was one unending slum. The streets were filled with a new and different race of people, short of stature, and of wretched or beer-sodden appearance. We rolled along through miles of bricks and squalor, and from each cross street and alley flashed long vistas of bricks and misery. Here and there lurched a drunken man or woman, and the air was obscene with sounds of jangling and squabbling. At a market, tottery old men and women were searching in the garbage thrown in the mud for rotten potatoes, beans, and vegetables, while little children clustered like flies around a festering mass of fruit, thrusting their arms to the shoulders into the liquid corruption, and drawing forth morsels but partially decayed, which they devoured on the spot.
The People Of The Abyss: (Jack London Classics Collection), by Jack London- Published on: 2015-03-06
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 9.00" h x .34" w x 6.00" l, .46 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 148 pages
About the Author Jack London (1876-1916) was an American writer who produced two hundred short stories, more than four hundred nonfiction pieces, twenty novels, and three full-length plays in less than two decades. His best-known works include The Call of the Wild, The Sea Wolf, and White Fang.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. History of East London By Anna DuPen Wow this book was just what I needed. I am researching my ancestors who lived in East London around the time this book details. It really has vivid descriptions of the time and place.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Awareness By mjvb I have been interested in the history of England and the East End of London that developed around the ports and busy commerce of the Thames river. Overpopulation and scarcity of jobs created a distressed environment for the people of the East End. Jack London actually dressed in poor mans clothes and went to live among them. One can read about the history and facts of these people but Jack London wrote from personal experience as he walked the streets of the East End. The spirit and characteristics of the Cockney people is intriguing, as they have their own lingo and sense of community. They posses a determined strength in such adverse, difficult conditions. Reading about the dire conditions of the East End has made me aware of poverty and deprivation that exists still today. I believe we all need to be more aware of the struggles of those around us, walking in the shoes of those who face hardship and difficult times.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Frequently read... By D. Warfield I have a few books that I find draw me back for another "read"; this is one of them. I read it (at least) every 2 years.One of the reasons I love Jack London's writings is the way he can bring a time/place to life; he does it wonderfully in this book. He goes undercover as an American living on the streets of London's East End and relates his experiences - even has a bit on Queen Victoria's jubilee!Also, included are some snapshots taken at the time and add to the impact of the story. (Not nearly enough in my view so I found myself buying the illustrated version, as well... )Due to how many times I read this book, needed it in hardback; you may find yourself in the same predicament.
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