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Title: Mystic London; or, Phases of occult life in the metropolis

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Summary: "Mystic London; or, Phases of Occult Life in the Metropolis" by Rev. Charles Maurice Davies is an exploration of the various facets of life in late 19th century London, presented as an observational account. The book delves into the underbelly of the metropolis, focusing particularly on its marginalized communities and the struggles they face within a busy urban landscape. It is likely to captivate readers interested in social issues, philanthropy, and the hidden lives of the city's inhabitants." "The opening of the narrative introduces the author’s journey into the grim realities faced by destitute children, who he refers to metaphorically as "London Arabs." He begins his exploration in the Seven Dials area, a notorious part of London, where he encounters ragged school children attending evening classes and adults engaged in various forms of survival amidst poverty. Through his observations at institutions like the Ragged School and Soup Kitchen, he highlights the efforts being made to rescue these "young Arabs" from their dire circumstances, revealing both the challenges and hopeful initiatives aimed at transforming their lives. Davies conveys a blend of sympathy and a call to action for those who can assist in addressing the plight of the city's vulnerable youth." (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 64.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Author: Davies, Charles Maurice, 1828-1910

EBook No.: 25619

Published: May 27, 2008

Downloads: 513

Language: English

Subject: Occultism

Subject: London (England) -- Social life and customs -- 19th century

Subject: London (England) -- Description and travel

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Mystic London; or, Phases of occult life in the metropolis

Credits: Produced by Curtis Weyant and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by Case
Western Reserve University Preservation Department Digital
Library)

Summary: "Mystic London; or, Phases of Occult Life in the Metropolis" by Rev. Charles Maurice Davies is an exploration of the various facets of life in late 19th century London, presented as an observational account. The book delves into the underbelly of the metropolis, focusing particularly on its marginalized communities and the struggles they face within a busy urban landscape. It is likely to captivate readers interested in social issues, philanthropy, and the hidden lives of the city's inhabitants." "The opening of the narrative introduces the author’s journey into the grim realities faced by destitute children, who he refers to metaphorically as "London Arabs." He begins his exploration in the Seven Dials area, a notorious part of London, where he encounters ragged school children attending evening classes and adults engaged in various forms of survival amidst poverty. Through his observations at institutions like the Ragged School and Soup Kitchen, he highlights the efforts being made to rescue these "young Arabs" from their dire circumstances, revealing both the challenges and hopeful initiatives aimed at transforming their lives. Davies conveys a blend of sympathy and a call to action for those who can assist in addressing the plight of the city's vulnerable youth." (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 64.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Author: Davies, Charles Maurice, 1828-1910

EBook No.: 25619

Published: May 27, 2008

Downloads: 513

Language: English

Subject: Occultism

Subject: London (England) -- Social life and customs -- 19th century

Subject: London (England) -- Description and travel

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.