The Morning Chronicle Survey of Labour and the Poor

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The series presents Henry Mayhew's comprehensive survey for the Morning Chronicle, originally crafted in 1849-1850, covering diverse subjects such as cholera outbreaks and London's food markets. This complete edition, first published in 1981, makes Mayhew's groundbreaking work accessible in one collection. Introduced by Dr. Peter Razzell, who co-edited the original survey, the fourth volume features letters dated from March to May 1850, enhancing the historical context and depth of the narrative.