Project Gutenberg 2006-05-04 Public domain in the USA. 239 Sims, George R. 1847 1922 Sims, G. R. (George Robert) Sims, George Robert Het hedendaagsche Londen De Aarde en haar Volken, 1907 Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ "Het hedendaagsche Londen" by George R. Sims is a vivid observational account written in the late 19th century. The work immerses readers in the daily life of London, detailing the city's awakening and the various characters that inhabit its streets, from street vendors to early risers. Throughout these scenes, Sims captures the bustling atmosphere of a city that is both lively and complex, showcasing the interplay between social classes and the myriad experiences of its residents. At the start of the book, Sims paints a detailed picture of London as it transitions from night to dawn. The narrative introduces readers to the sights and sounds of a waking city, with horse-drawn carriages and street vendors bringing life to the streets. We witness a range of characters, including weary workers, police officers, and market-goers, all preparing for the day's activities. The author offers vignettes of various individuals, reflecting on their struggles and triumphs within the urban landscape. The opening section sets a captivating tone, inviting readers into the heart of London's society as it begins its daily routine. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 60.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. nl London (England) -- Social life and customs London (England) -- Description and travel DA Text De Aarde en haar Volken Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: History - European Browsing: Travel & Geography Category: Travel Writing Category: History - British 144045 2025-06-08T04:01:47.788648 text/html 139839 2006-05-04T04:51:44 text/html 1538628 2006-05-04T04:51:44 text/html application/zip 1703346 2025-06-08T04:01:55.160645 application/epub+zip 1705332 2025-06-08T04:01:51.494691 application/epub+zip 119789 2025-06-08T04:01:49.882632 application/epub+zip 1821282 2025-06-08T04:01:57.671587 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1807500 2025-06-08T04:01:54.032613 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 193984 2022-09-08T15:49:14.330552 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 122748 2025-06-08T04:01:47.208657 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 122549 2006-05-04T04:51:42 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 47943 2006-05-04T04:51:44 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 19199 2025-06-08T04:01:57.825595 application/rdf+xml 13412 2025-06-08T04:01:50.450649 image/jpeg 3840 2025-06-08T04:01:50.164617 image/jpeg 1604670 2025-06-08T04:01:47.865624 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia