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Lifetime: 1826 - 1875 Passed: ≈ 149 years ago

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Writer

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Augustus Mayhew

Books by Augustus Mayhew

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Paved With Gold

Fiction
Realism Poverty Crime London social commentary Victorian era Child labor Dickensian Urban Social issues Workhouse Street life

'Paved With Gold' offers a gritty portrayal of Victorian London through the eyes of Philip, a young boy escaping the harsh realities of the workhouse. The story delves into the hidden world of poverty, street life, and the societal ills that plagued...