Ten Years In A Portsmouth Slum

By Robert William Radclyffe Dolling

Book Overview

Ten Years in a Portsmouth Slum is a non-fiction book written by Robert R. Dolling, first published in 1909. The book chronicles Dolling's experiences as a priest in the St. Agatha's Mission, a slum area in Portsmouth, England, where he lived and worked for ten years. The book is a detailed account of the poverty, crime, and social issues that Dolling encountered in the slum, as well as his efforts to improve the lives of the people living there.Dolling's writing is both descriptive and emotive, providing a vivid picture of the harsh realities of life in the slum. He describes the overcrowded and unsanitary living conditions, the prevalence of disease, and the desperation of those living in poverty. He also highlights the social issues that contributed to the poverty and crime in the area, including alcoholism, prostitution, and gambling.Despite the challenges he faced, Dolling remained committed to his mission of helping the people in the slum. He established a number of programs and initiatives to improve their lives, including a school, a medical clinic, and a savings bank. He also worked to address the underlying social issues, advocating for temperance and social reform.Ten Years in a Portsmouth Slum is a powerful and compelling account of one man's efforts to make a difference in the lives of the poor and marginalized. It remains a classic work of social commentary and an important historical document of life in the slums of early 20th century England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections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: 116361369X
• ISBN13: 9781163613696
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 308 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"