This collection of essays offers a unique perspective on London during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Written by American journalist George Washburn Smalley, the book provides insight into the city's social, political, and cultural life during an era of significant change. A must-read for anyone interested in the social history of London. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.