Rescuers And Rescued: Experiences Among Our City Poor (1890)

""Rescuers and Rescued: Experiences Among Our City Poor"" is a book written by James Wells and published in 1890. The book is a collection of personal experiences and observations of Wells during his work as a rescuer in the slums of London during the late 19th century. The book provides a detailed account of the poverty, suffering, and social issues faced by the urban poor during that time. It also sheds light on the efforts made by various individuals and organizations to help and rescue those in need. Wells describes various rescue missions and the challenges faced by the rescuers, including the dangers of working in the slums, the difficulty of gaining the trust of the poor, and the resistance of those who did not want to be rescued. The book also includes stories of individuals who were rescued and their experiences, highlighting the impact of poverty and social inequality on their lives. Overall, ""Rescuers and Rescued: Experiences Among Our City Poor"" is a compelling and insightful account of the conditions faced by the urban poor in the late 19th century and the efforts made to rescue and help them.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.