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Street Arabs And Gutter Snipes: The Pathetic And Humorous Side Of Young Vagabond Life In The Great Cities (1883)

Street Arabs And Gutter Snipes: The Pathetic And Humorous Side Of Young Vagabond Life In The Great Cities (1883)

Needham, George Carter

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Humor19th Century United States HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1167024699
ISBN13: 9781167024696
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 532
Weight: 1.55
Height: 1.07 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Street Arabs and Gutter Snipes is a book written by George Carter Needham in 1883. The book explores the lives of young vagabonds in the great cities of the United States during the late 19th century. The author takes a look at the hardships and challenges that these children faced on a daily basis, including poverty, hunger, and homelessness.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the lives of street children. The chapters cover topics such as the different types of street children, their methods of survival, and the various dangers they faced on the streets. The author also provides a glimpse into the humorous and entertaining side of their lives, such as their games and pranks.Throughout the book, Needham provides vivid descriptions of the children and their surroundings, painting a picture of the harsh reality of their lives. He also offers insights into the reasons why children ended up on the streets, including poverty, abuse, and neglect.Overall, Street Arabs and Gutter Snipes is a poignant and eye-opening account of the lives of young vagabonds in the late 19th century. It offers a unique perspective on a little-known aspect of American history and sheds light on the struggles of those who were often overlooked and forgotten.With Records Of Work For Their Reclamation.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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