English 206: British Literature from 1800

Professor Russell A. Potter

Readings from Mayhew

Henry Mayhew, London Labour and the London Poor


Selections from Volumes I and II

Of the London Street-Folk

Of Costermongers in Particular

On the Street Sellers of Staionery, Literature, and the Fine Arts

Of Child Street-Sellers

Of the Dust and Dirt of the City of London

Of the London Chimney-Sweepers

Of Crossing-Sweepers

Of the City Sewerage



Selections from Volume III

The Street Telescope-Exhibitor (illustration)

Old Sarah

The Penny-Gaff (illustration)

Street Exhibitors of The Happy Family

The Crystal Palace as "Happy Family" Exhibit

Street Exhibitors of Punch




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