Portraits of the English, Volume V

Portraits of the English, Volume V Working Lives

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Publisher's Synopsis

This volume contains selections from Heads of the People, a two-volume set (published in 1840) that portrays "the many faces of the English with their faults as well as their virtues." Detailed essays introduce the reader to a postman, a linen-draper's assistant, a factory child, an undertaker, and an auctioneer. These character sketches, that reflect the values of their times, along with glimpses of daily life (including vivid descriptions of everything from attire to working conditions), are presented in an entertaining narrative style that keeps the pages turning. The chapters reproduced in this volume provide a fascinating view of working class life during the early years of Queen Victoria's reign. Charming period illustrations enhance the text.

Book information

ISBN: 9780953646142
Publisher: Heritage Books
Imprint: Heritage Books
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 62
Weight: 84g
Height: 216mm
Width: 140mm
Spine width: 3mm