The True History of a Little Ragamuffin (Classic Reprint)

Description: This book offers a captivating glimpse into the harsh realities of Victorian London through the eyes of a young boy growing up in the poverty-stricken slums of Clerkenwell. The author weaves a vivid and often heartbreaking narrative that delves into the complex social fabric of the time, exposing the reader to the realities of child labor, poverty, and the grim underbelly of London's criminal underworld. The story explores themes of survival, resilience, and the search for family and belonging in a world where such things seem elusive. We are introduced to a cast of characters struggling to make ends meet, including the protagonist's own parents, whose tumultuous relationship is clouded by a mystery surrounding the accusation of "blood-selling." Through the boy's innocent yet insightful observations, we gain a unique understanding of the struggles faced by London's working class in an era marked by social inequality and rampant poverty. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.

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