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East And West London

- Being Notes Of Common Life And Pastoral Work In Saint James's, Westminster And In Saint George's-In-The-East (1875)

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""East and West London: Being Notes of Common Life and Pastoral Work in Saint James's, Westminster and in Saint George's-in-the-East"" is a book written by Harry Jones and published in 1875. The book provides a detailed account of the author's experiences in two very different areas of London - the affluent Saint James's in Westminster and the impoverished Saint George's-in-the-East. Jones, who was a pastor, writes about the challenges and rewards of ministering to people from vastly different backgrounds. He describes the poverty and squalor of Saint George's-in-the-East, where he worked with the poor and destitute, and contrasts it with the luxury and excess of Saint James's, where he ministered to the wealthy and privileged. The book is a fascinating snapshot of life in Victorian London, with vivid descriptions of the people, places, and events that Jones encountered in his work. It provides a unique perspective on the social and economic disparities that existed in the city at the time, and the efforts of those who sought to bridge the gap between the rich and the poor. Overall, ""East and West London"" is a thought-provoking and engaging read that offers a valuable insight into the realities of life in Victorian London. It is a must-read for anyone interested in social history, urban studies, or the history of religion in the UK.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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781164626817
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 318
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. September 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x17 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 426 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 4. Oktober 2024
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""East and West London: Being Notes of Common Life and Pastoral Work in Saint James's, Westminster and in Saint George's-in-the-East"" is a book written by Harry Jones and published in 1875. The book provides a detailed account of the author's experiences in two very different areas of London - the affluent Saint James's in Westminster and the impoverished Saint George's-in-the-East. Jones, who was a pastor, writes about the challenges and rewards of ministering to people from vastly different backgrounds. He describes the poverty and squalor of Saint George's-in-the-East, where he worked with the poor and destitute, and contrasts it with the luxury and excess of Saint James's, where he ministered to the wealthy and privileged. The book is a fascinating snapshot of life in Victorian London, with vivid descriptions of the people, places, and events that Jones encountered in his work. It provides a unique perspective on the social and economic disparities that existed in the city at the time, and the efforts of those who sought to bridge the gap between the rich and the poor. Overall, ""East and West London"" is a thought-provoking and engaging read that offers a valuable insight into the realities of life in Victorian London. It is a must-read for anyone interested in social history, urban studies, or the history of religion in the UK.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.

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