<strong>The People of the Abyss</strong> is Jack Londons riveting expos of the conditions inthe East End of London at the dawn of the 20th century. Stranded in ... » 

The People of the Abyss is Jack Londons riveting expos of the conditions inthe East End of London at the dawn of the 20th century. Stranded in Britainscapital after a cancelled assignment London poses as a downonhisluck sailorand takes up residence in the slums of the East End. Sleeping in shelters andworking odd jobs he discovers a people doomed to poverty and starvation by ageand ill health rather than laziness. Complementing his own experiences withextensive research London delivers a scathing critique of the economic systemand a heartfelt plea for compassion. With its tremendous contemporaryrelevance The People of the Abyss still has as much power to shock and move asit did over 100 years ago. «