Among the Masses

By Dugald Maccoll and Dugald Sutherland MacColl

Book Overview

""Among The Masses: Or Work In The Wynds"" is a book written by Dugald Maccoll in 1867. The book is a detailed account of the author's experiences while working in the slums of Glasgow, Scotland during the mid-19th century. Through his work, Maccoll gained insight into the lives of the poor and destitute, and he uses his observations to paint a vivid picture of the harsh realities of life in the slums.The book is divided into chapters that focus on different aspects of life in the slums, such as housing, education, and religion. Maccoll describes the cramped and unsanitary living conditions of the poor, as well as the lack of access to basic necessities such as clean water and healthcare. He also discusses the challenges faced by children in the slums, including the lack of education and the prevalence of child labor.Throughout the book, Maccoll emphasizes the importance of social reform and the need for government intervention to improve the lives of the poor. He also highlights the role of religion in the lives of the slum dwellers, and the efforts of religious organizations to provide aid and support to those in need.""Among The Masses: Or Work In The Wynds"" is a powerful and insightful account of life in the slums during the 19th century, and serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggle for social justice and equality.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436766656
• ISBN13: 9781436766654
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"