| Author |
Davies, W. H. (William Henry), 1871-1940 |
| Title |
Beggars
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 71.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Chris Curnow, Steven Calwas, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
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| Summary |
"Beggars" by W. H. Davies is a narrative work likely written in the early 20th century. This insightful text explores the lives of beggars across America, delving into their experiences, customs, and the various nationalities represented among them. The author appears to offer a blend of social commentary and personal anecdotes, aiming to shed light on the complexities of begging and the circumstances that shape these individuals' lives. At the start of the book, the author discusses how beggars from different nationalities are perceived in America, emphasizing the American beggar's dominance and comparing them unfavorably to their European counterparts. Davies provides a vivid portrayal of the unique characteristics and behaviors of English, Irish, Scottish, and German beggars, detailing their approaches to begging and the social dynamics within their camps. This opening section sets the stage for a broader exploration of the communal life of beggars, filled with rich descriptions and cultural observations that engage the reader in understanding this marginalized group. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
HV: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare
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| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Begging
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
45640 |
| Release Date |
May 13, 2014 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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