This classic work in the literature of poverty was published in 1890 by William Booth (1829-1912), the founder of the Salvation Army. It was in fact mostly written by the crusading journalist W. T. Stead (referred to as an anonymous 'friend of the poor' in Booth's preface), but the practical ideas for relieving the poverty and squalor of late Victorian British cities are all Booth's own. Reworking the clich??? of 'Darkest Africa', in the first part he describes the 'submerged tenth' of Darkest England - destitute and/or ...
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This classic work in the literature of poverty was published in 1890 by William Booth (1829-1912), the founder of the Salvation Army. It was in fact mostly written by the crusading journalist W. T. Stead (referred to as an anonymous 'friend of the poor' in Booth's preface), but the practical ideas for relieving the poverty and squalor of late Victorian British cities are all Booth's own. Reworking the clich??? of 'Darkest Africa', in the first part he describes the 'submerged tenth' of Darkest England - destitute and/or criminal - and goes on to suggest the way to 'Deliverance', which includes better housing, education and training for work, and the sending of the urban poor to 'colonies', both overseas and in the British countryside. These proposals had their critics, but drew wide attention to an appalling aspect of urban life of which the prosperous classes were barely aware.
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Add this copy of In Darkest England and the Way Out to cart. $11.34, poor condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1890 by International Headquarters of the Salvation Army.
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1890, International Headquarters of the Salvation Army
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International Headquarters of the Salvation Army
Published:
1890
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13667670169
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Dark blue cloth on boards. Gilt lettering on front cover and spine. Tape over backstrip and some of front and back cover. Back cover is taped back on to the book. Several water ring stains on front cover. Corners bumped, backstrip and edges significantly worn. Tape in front and back covers along spine. Several pages coming loose. Several pages physically separate from book: Preface to page 16. Infrequent light spots of foxing throughout. Spots of water damage on top page edges. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 900grams, ISBN:
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