Alton Locke
Tailor and Poet
An Autobiography
by the Rev. Charles Kingsley
New Edition
With a Prefatory Memoir by Thomas Hughes Esq
NEW EDITION
Publisher: Macmillan and Co
Copyright: 1879
--CONDITION--
This book is in fair/acceptable condition. Hardcover. This antiquarian book has had a long and illustrious journey through time, and it shows. Please look at the pictures to ascertain the condition and state of this book. Blue cloth boards are worn along edges and corners with significant signs of shelf wear and evidence of worm damage. Hinges cracked. Binding cocked. Corners bumped. The text block is in good condition; some toning. 436 pages. Price reflects condition. -
--ABOUT THIS ITEM--
Discover the powerful story of Alton Locke, Tailor and Poet, a moving tale of struggle, ambition, and social justice by renowned Victorian writer Charles Kingsley. This 1879 edition presents a unique blend of fiction and social commentary, chronicling the life of Alton Locke, a working-class tailor and aspiring poet whose journey highlights the hardships faced by England’s laboring poor. Through the eyes of Alton, Kingsley paints a vivid picture of 19th-century industrial life, exploring themes of class struggle, education, and the fight for workers’ rights. Part autobiography, part social critique, Alton Locke serves as a plea for reform, embodying the spirit of Victorian activism and compassion.
Item Dimensions: 7.5 inches x 5.5 inches
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