Underground London (1862)

By John Hollingshead

Book Overview

Underground London is a book written by John Hollingshead and first published in 1862. The book provides a detailed and fascinating account of the subterranean world that lies beneath the streets of London. Hollingshead takes the reader on a journey through the city's underground tunnels, sewers, and catacombs, revealing a hidden world that few people have ever seen.The book covers a wide range of topics, from the history of London's underground spaces to the people who live and work there. Hollingshead describes the various uses of the underground spaces, including as a means of transportation, storage, and shelter during times of war.The author also provides a glimpse into the lives of the people who inhabit the underground spaces, including the ""mole people"" who live in the city's sewers and the ""toshers"" who scavenge for valuable items in the mud and filth.The book is filled with fascinating anecdotes and historical details, making it a must-read for anyone interested in the history of London or urban exploration. Despite being written over 150 years ago, Underground London remains a captivating and informative read.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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1167099362
• ISBN13: 9781167099366
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 268 Pages
• Weight: 1.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"