To London Town (1899)

To London Town is a novel written by Arthur Morrison and published in 1899. The book tells the story of a young man named Jerry Jingle who leaves his rural home to seek his fortune in London. Along the way, he meets a variety of characters, including a group of street performers, a gang of thieves, and a wealthy businessman. As Jerry navigates the bustling city, he is forced to confront the harsh realities of urban life, including poverty, crime, and corruption. Despite the challenges he faces, Jerry remains determined to succeed and ultimately finds love and success in London. Through Jerry's journey, Morrison offers a vivid and compelling portrait of life in turn-of-the-century London, capturing the city's energy, diversity, and contradictions. With its engaging characters, vivid descriptions, and compelling plot, To London Town is a classic of Victorian literature and a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.