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American Explorer Describes London Slums and Tower Visit
The writer recounts a trip to London with his father, detailing Whitechapel beggars and gin drinkers, the Tower of London beheadings, and mock fear at armor displays. He contrasts English poverty with American life and laments violence yet revels in shared history and humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Great Britain
Old England
Marge
White Chapel
Five Points
London
India
Dad
Tower of London
Richard the Third
Gosh
Richard
Reg
Anne Boleyn
Leuthert
Chicago
Leutgert
Pine
Tower
Kinsohn
Emery
Lannon
Edward
Arrisiny
Gin