
Criminal Manchester: Experiences of a Special Correspondent
by Anonymous
'Criminal Manchester: Experiences of a Special Correspondent' Summary
'Criminal Manchester' is a raw and unflinching look at the dark side of Victorian Manchester. An anonymous journalist, accompanied by a former convict, ventures deep into the city's criminal underbelly. They encounter a world of poverty, violence, and desperation, where gangs roam the streets and lawlessness prevails. The author's vivid descriptions paint a picture of a city struggling with the consequences of rapid industrialization, where crime and social issues festered. The book offers a unique perspective on the lives of the criminals themselves, revealing their motivations and struggles in a time when society seemed to have forgotten them. It's a chilling account of a bygone era, exposing the stark realities of poverty and the lengths to which people will go to survive in the face of adversity. The book's anonymity adds an air of intrigue, leaving the reader to wonder about the author's true identity and the risks they took to bring this hidden world to light.Book Details
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