Mystic London; or, Phases of occult life in the metropolis

"Mystic London; or, Phases of Occult Life in the Metropolis" by Rev. Charles Maurice Davies is a journey into the shadows and hidden corners of 19th-century London. The book shines a light on the lives of the city's most vulnerable, particularly focusing on impoverished children, described as "London Arabs," struggling to survive in its darkest neighborhoods. Starting in the Seven Dials area, the author observes the work of ragged schools and soup kitchens that are attempting to save these youth from poverty. Davies' book shows a mix of empathy and a urgent message, inviting readers to help improve the futures of the city's neglected children.