The Dark City: Or Customs Of The Cockneys (1886) Hardback - 2008

The Dark City: Or Customs of the Cockneys is a book written by Leander Richardson and published in 1886. The book is a detailed account of the customs, traditions, and way of life of the Cockneys, a term used to describe the working-class people of London's East End. Richardson provides a vivid description of the streets, markets, and pubs of the East End, and the people who inhabit them. He explores the language and dialect of the Cockneys, their dress, food, and leisure activities. The book also delves into the darker side of life in the East End, including poverty, crime, and prostitution. Richardson provides an unflinching portrayal of the hardships faced by the Cockneys, and the ways in which they cope with their difficult circumstances. Overall, The Dark City is a fascinating and comprehensive study of the Cockney way of life in the late 19th century. It provides a unique insight into a culture that has long fascinated and intrigued people around the world.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.