Mudlarking

A Historical Sourcebook

Autor*innen

• Heritage Hunter

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• 78 Seiten
• 3 Lesestunden

• Geschichte
• Sachbücher

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Mudlarking, the practice of scavenging valuable items from riverbanks, has a rich history along the Thames and beyond. This volume uniquely compiles diverse 19th-century accounts that illuminate the lives of historical mudlarks, detailing their struggles and the socio-economic challenges they encountered. Through these sources, readers gain insight into the resilience and resourcefulness of those who engaged in this enduring pastime.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2020
• Einband: Paperback