{"title":"Mary S. Morgan","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the exclusive collection of works by Mary S. Morgan, an esteemed author known for her insightful contributions to the fields of history and cartography. Specialising in the Victorian era, Mary S. Morgan delves into historical subjects with meticulous attention to detail and an engaging narrative style, making complex themes accessible and thought-provoking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her pivotal works is \u003cem\u003eCharles Booth’s London Poverty Maps\u003c\/em\u003e, which offers a profound exploration of social history in late 19th-century London. This remarkable book brings to life Charles Booth's innovative approach to documenting the socio-economic landscape of London through pioneering mapping techniques. Morgan’s expertly curated text, paired with beautifully reproduced maps, provides an illuminating perspective on urban poverty and societal changes during this transformative period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMary S. Morgan's books are perfect for history enthusiasts, students, and anyone interested in understanding the intricate patterns of the past. Her engaging prose is impeccably researched, ensuring that each page is both educational and a pleasure to read. Dive into this captivating collection and discover the rich tapestry of historical narratives through the eyes of a renowned historian.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"charles-booths-london-poverty-maps-by-mary-s-morgan-9780500022290","title":"Charles Booth’s London Poverty Maps","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA splendid - and necessary - publication...a great resource\u003cbr\u003eIain Sinclair\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCharles Booth's London Poverty Maps\u003c\/i\u003e is the first comprehensive publication of Booth's landmark survey of life in late-19th-century London, all within a single volume. In this groundbreaking social and economic survey, Booth discovered that 35 percent of Londoners were living in abject poverty. His team of social investigators interviewed Londoners from diverse backgrounds, documenting their experiences along with the investigators' own candid remarks and statistical data in over 450 notebooks. These findings became the foundation of Booth's colour-coded social mapping and his extensive seventeen-volume work, \u003ci\u003eInquiry into the Life and Labour of the People of London, 1886-1903\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOrganised into six geographical sections, \u003ci\u003eCharles Booth's London Poverty Maps\u003c\/i\u003e features the hand-coloured preparatory and printed social maps of London. The maps are complemented by reproductions of pages from the original notebooks, offering anecdotes and observations deemed too subjective for Booth's final published survey. An introduction by Professor Mary S. Morgan sheds light on Booth's aims and methodology, while six themed essays contextualise the survey's findings, enriched by evocative period photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis publication provides a vivid glimpse into the everyday lives of people from all trades, classes, creeds, and nationalities, showcasing the diversity and vibrancy of late nineteenth-century London through Booth's meticulous lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46848625017068,"sku":"9780500022290","price":120.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/43763482366.jpg?v=1758994907"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/mary-s-morgan.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}