Description
'London: A Pilgrimage' was conceived in 1868 by the journalist and playwright Blanchard Jerrold. Accompanied by the famous artist Gustave Dore, Jerrold prowled every corner of the heaving metropolis, sometimes with plain-clothes police for protection. 'London: A Pilgrimage' is a forgotten classic of social journalism, a frank and brutal look at the poverty striken, gin-swilling London of the nineteenth century, written in a perceptive, bold and gripping style.
An enlightening work that brings to life the chaotic and gloomy past of a great city on the cusp of modern times.
About the Author
Blanchard Jerrold (1826-1884) was both journalist and playwright, with 'Cool as a Cucumber' the most successful of his plays. He was also editor of 'Lloyd's Weekly News'.
Gustav Dore (1832-1883) was an amazingly gifted artist and among his many works are illustrated editions of 'Paradise Lost', the Bible and 'The Idylls of the Kings'.
Peter Ackroy's many publications include 'London: the Biography' (2000) and 'The Lambs of London' (2004).
Book Information
ISBN 9781843311935
Author Blanchard Jerrold
Format Paperback
Page Count 280
Imprint Anthem Press
Publisher Anthem Press
Weight(grams) 454g
Dimensions(mm) 199mm * 140mm * 26mm
