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A Ragged Schooling: Growing Up in the Classic Slum
With great humour and vitality, Robert Roberts evokes his Edwardian childhood in the vivid portrait of a vanished community. Breathing the smoke from the factory chimneys, the children of Salford struggled daily to survive the grinding poverty that surrounded them. Sharing lively games along the railway lines and canal banks, their lives were rich in experience and comradeship.
A note on book covers: while we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
Vivid childhood in Edwardian Salford's tough community.
Who is this book for?
If you're interested in a lively, heartfelt glimpse into early 20th century working-class life, this book will draw you in. Roberts' storytelling captures the humor and camaraderie amidst hardship, making history feel relatable and incredibly real. It's a great read for those who love stories of resilience and community spirit.
