9780140215823 - The Victorian Underworld von KELLOW CHESNEY (8 Ergebnisse)

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Zustand: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. Beneath the respectable surface of Victorian England lay a criminal world. Kellow begins his survey by looking at the penal methods. He then re-creates the showmen, religious fakes, garrotters, pick-pockets, prostitutes and magsmen who thronged the murky rookeries and "lays" of the cities. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration.

Mass Market Paperback. Zustand: Good. . Posted within 1 working day. 1st class tracked post to the UK, Airmail with tracking worldwide. Robust recyclable packaging. Picture is the actual item.

2nd edition. Good paperback copy; edges somewhat dust-dulled, nicked and rubbed as with age. Creased cover. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Physical description; 464; pages : illustrations ; 19 cm. Notes; Originally published, London: Temple Smith, 1970. Includes bibliographical references (pages 452-456) and index. First published by Penguin 1972. Contents; The mid-century -- The borders of the underworld -- The wanderers -- Citadels of the underworld -- Gonophs, footpads and the swell mob -- Cracksmen and fences -- Beggars -- Magsmen, macers and shofulmen -- The sporting underworld -- Prostitution. Subjects; Criminals Great Britain. Crime Great Britain History 19th century. Great Britain Social conditions 19th century. Great Britain History Victoria, 1837-1901. Great Britain Moral conditions. Great Britain Moral conditions. England Social conditions 19th century. Crimes Great Britain, 1837-1901. Victorian period. 3 Kg.

Zustand: Aceptable. : Sumérgete en la fascinante y a menudo sombría historia de la sociedad victoriana con 'The Victorian Underworld' de Kellow Chesney. Este libro ofrece una mirada profunda a los bajos fondos de la Inglaterra del siglo XIX, explorando la vida de criminales, mendigos y marginados que habitaban los rincones oscuros de la sociedad. A través de una investigación exhaustiva y una narrativa cautivadora, Chesney revela los secretos y las realidades de un mundo oculto que contrastaba fuertemente con la imagen de respetabilidad y prosperidad de la época victoriana. EAN: 9780140215823 Tipo: Libros Categoría: Historia Título: The Victorian Underworld Autor: Kellow Chesney Editorial: Penguin Idioma: en Páginas: 464 Formato: tapa blanda.

Zustand: Poor. Some outer edges have scuffs. Cover has scratches/marks. Textblock has tanning. Pages have foxing/tanning but still in readable condition. Despatched within 24 hours.

4. Auflage. 464, (6) S. Ill. Orig.-Broschur. Taschenbuch (= A Pelican Book). - Rücken berieben und mit Lesespuren. Papier altersbedingt gebräunt. Ansonsten gut erhaltenes Exemplar. Innen sauber.