The People of the Abyss

Through firsthand experience, the author immerses himself in the harsh realities of life in the East End of London, documenting the struggles faced by the impoverished population. By living among them for several months, including time spent in workhouses and on the streets, he reveals the dire conditions that approximately 500,000 people endured at the time. This account serves as a poignant exploration of poverty and societal neglect in early 20th-century London.