The Classic Slum by Robert Roberts

The Classic Slum by Robert Roberts

Regular price
Checking stock...
Regular price
Checking stock...
Summary

A study which combines personal reminiscences with careful historical research, the myth of the 'good old days' is summarily dispensed with; Robert Roberts describes the period of his childhood, when the main affect of poverty in Edwardian Salford was degredation, and, despite great resources of human courage, few could escape such a prison.

The feel-good place to buy books
  • Free US shipping over $15
  • Buying preloved emits 41% less CO2 than new
  • Millions of affordable books
  • Give your books a new home - sell them back to us!

The Classic Slum by Robert Roberts

A study which combines personal reminiscences with careful historical research, the myth of the 'good old days' is summarily dispensed with; Robert Roberts describes the period of his childhood, when the main affect of poverty in Edwardian Salford was degredation, and, despite great resources of human courage, few could escape such a prison.
Robert Roberts was an expert on adult literacy. He died in 1979.
SKU Unavailable
ISBN 13 9780140136241
ISBN 10 014013624X
Title The Classic Slum
Author Robert Roberts
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Penguin Books Ltd
Year published 1990-07-26
Number of pages 288
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.