Publisher's Synopsis
Paved With Gold; Or The Romance And Reality Of The London Streets: An Unfashionable Novel is a book written by Augustus Mayhew. The book is a detailed account of the lives of the working-class people in London during the 19th century. It provides an insight into the harsh realities of the streets of London, including poverty, crime, and prostitution. The book is divided into chapters, each focusing on a particular aspect of life in London, such as the street vendors, the costermongers, and the flower girls. The author also provides a glimpse into the lives of the upper classes and their attitudes towards the working classes. The book is a mix of fiction and non-fiction, as the author uses real-life characters and events to create a compelling narrative. Overall, Paved With Gold; Or The Romance And Reality Of The London Streets is a fascinating and insightful look into the lives of ordinary people in 19th century London.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
