The Victorian underworld / Kellow Chesney
1974, 2nd edition. London : Penguin. Good paperback copy; edges somewhat dust-dulled, nicked and rubbed as with age. Creased cover. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Item #415164
ISBN: 0140215824
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.
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