The People of the Abyss by Jack London

[didoatwork]

I've just finished this book and wondered, is it true?

[rockyracoon]

Certainly seems like it according to Wiki

http://en.wikipedia.o...e_People_of_the_Abyss

[tommy-h]

definetely

[didoatwork]

Thanks Rocky, i didn't think to look there!

[tommy-h]

sorry must be one of those people who misspell definitely-the most misspelled word in the english language.

[sandyRoe]

I'd guess that conditions for the urban poor were the same all over the world.

[didoatwork]

Thanks Tommy

[didoatwork]

Thanks Sandy, it surprised me because of the affluence of the Victorians. A real eye-opener.

[spudqueen]

The affluence of the Victorians?!! Like the affluence of people in the 1930's? Only if you were the right kind of people!
http://www.victorianl....org/houses/slums.htm
http://www.uk-warehou...est/dr_barnardo.shtml