Autobiography of a Beggar Boy

First published anonymously in 1857, Autobiography of a Beggar Boy is a fascinating firsthand account of life on the streets of mid-19th century London. Written by James Dawson Burn, a former beggar who turned his life around and became a successful lawyer, this autobiographical work provides a valuable insight into the social and economic realities of Victorian England.
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