"The Children's Book of London" by G. E. Mitton is a book that looks at the city of London through the eyes of its children, showing how different life can be depending on where they live and how much money their families have. The book compares kids who play in fancy parks with those who struggle in poorer parts of town, sharing stories about their everyday lives. It explores London's famous places, daily routines, and personal experiences of these children, exposing a complete picture of the city, not just as a fun place, but also as a complicated environment with social class challenges. From fancy neighborhoods to the tough streets of the East End, this book shows how backgrounds dramatically change what it's like growing up in London.
The Children's Book of London
By G. E. (Geraldine Edith) Mitton
See London come alive through the eyes of its youngest residents as they discover the beauty and the challenges of their diverse city.
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2008-06-15
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About the AuthorGeraldine Edith Mitton, pen name G. E. Mitton, was an English novelist, biographer, editor, and guide-book writer. Born in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, she was the third daughter of Rev. Henry Arthur Mitton, a master of Sherburn Hospital. In 1896, she moved to London, where she worked with Walter Besant on his survey of London. In 1899 she joined the staff of the publishing company A & C Black, where she was on the editorial staff of Who's Who. She married colonial administrator Sir George Scott in 1920, becoming his third wife. She collaborated with Scott on several novels set in Burma, and wrote his biography, Scott of the Shan Hills, which was published in 1936, the year after his death.
Geraldine Edith Mitton, pen name G. E. Mitton, was an English novelist, biographer, editor, and guide-book writer. Born in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, she was the third daughter of Rev. Henry Arthur Mitton, a master of Sherburn Hospital. In 1896, she moved to London, where she worked with Walter Besant on his survey of London. In 1899 she joined the staff of the publishing company A & C Black, where she was on the editorial staff of Who's Who. She married colonial administrator Sir George Scott in 1920, becoming his third wife. She collaborated with Scott on several novels set in Burma, and wrote his biography, Scott of the Shan Hills, which was published in 1936, the year after his death.
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