Angel Meadow (1883)

By Alice Lang

Book Overview

Angel Meadow is a book written by Alice Lang and first published in 1883. The book is a vivid and detailed account of the slums of Manchester during the 19th century, particularly the area known as Angel Meadow. Lang's book is a social commentary on the poverty, violence, and crime that characterized the lives of the working-class people who lived in this area. She describes the living conditions, the crime, the prostitution, and the disease that were rampant in Angel Meadow. Lang's writing is both informative and engaging, and she provides a unique insight into the lives of the people who lived in this area during this time. The book is an important historical document that sheds light on the social and economic conditions of the working class in 19th century Manchester. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of social reform, poverty, and urbanization.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: 1166454665
• ISBN13: 9781166454661
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"