East London
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About This Book
Sir Walter Besant (14 August 1836 – 9 June 1901) was a novelist and historian. William Henry Besant was his brother, and another brother, Frank, was the husband of Annie Besant.IN my previous books on London I have found it necessary to begin with some consideration of the history and antiquities of the district concerned. For instance, my book on Westminster demanded this historical treatment, because Westminster is essentially an old historical city with its roots far down in the centuries of the once a Roman station; once the market- place of the island; once a port; always a place of relig...
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- EAST LONDON
- CONTENTS
- ILLUSTRATIONS
- I WHAT EAST LONDON IS
- II THE CITY OF MANY CRAFTS
- III THE POOL AND THE RIVERSIDE
- IV THE WALL
- V THE FACTORY GIRL
- VI THE KEY OF THE STREET
- VII THE ALIEN
- VIII THE HOUSELESS
- IX THE SUBMERGED
- X THE MEMORIES OF THE PAST
- XI ON SPORTS AND PASTIMES
- XII THE HELPING HAND
- INDEX
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