The Vagabond Papers
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: John Stanley James
Binding: Hardback
Published: Melbourne University Press, 1969
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.
Condition remarks: Minor bumps to DJ.
A compelling work of social journalism, The Vagabond Papers chronicles the hidden lives and struggles of Melbourne's working class and destitute during the late 19th century. John Stanley James, writing under the pseudonym The Vagabond, immerses himself in various societal strata, presenting a raw and unflinching look at the era's urban underbelly. This collection of essays uncovers the harsh realities faced by those on the fringes, from factory workers to inmates, illustrating the stark social inequalities of the time. The author's keen observations and empathetic narrative provide a vital historical document, detailing a period of significant social change with remarkable clarity and impact.
Author: John Stanley James
Binding: Hardback
Published: Melbourne University Press, 1969
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.
Condition remarks: Minor bumps to DJ.
A compelling work of social journalism, The Vagabond Papers chronicles the hidden lives and struggles of Melbourne's working class and destitute during the late 19th century. John Stanley James, writing under the pseudonym The Vagabond, immerses himself in various societal strata, presenting a raw and unflinching look at the era's urban underbelly. This collection of essays uncovers the harsh realities faced by those on the fringes, from factory workers to inmates, illustrating the stark social inequalities of the time. The author's keen observations and empathetic narrative provide a vital historical document, detailing a period of significant social change with remarkable clarity and impact.