Toil And Trial, A Story Of London Life: To Which Are Added The Iron Rule, And A Story Of The West End (1849)

By Camilla Crosland

Book Overview

Toil and Trial, A Story of London Life is a novel written by Mrs. Newton Crosland and first published in 1849. The book is set in London during the mid-nineteenth century and follows the lives of several characters who struggle to make ends meet in the harsh realities of urban life. The story explores themes of poverty, social inequality, and the challenges faced by working-class families.In addition to the main story, the book also includes two additional stories: The Iron Rule and A Story of the West End. The Iron Rule is a cautionary tale about the dangers of greed and ambition, while A Story of the West End follows the lives of wealthy aristocrats and their privileged lifestyles.Overall, Toil and Trial, A Story of London Life is a powerful portrayal of the struggles faced by those living in poverty in Victorian-era London, and the stark contrast between the lives of the rich and the poor. The book provides a fascinating insight into the social and economic conditions of the time, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of London and the lives of its inhabitants.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: 1165670941
• ISBN13: 9781165670949
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 194 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"