Glimpses into the Abyss

About this book

In the early 20th century, as England grappled with the stark realities of industrialization, Mary Higgs's "Glimpses into the Abyss" emerges as a crucial social research study. Through meticulous firsthand investigations, Higgs sheds light on the unrelenting struggles of vagrancy and poverty, revealing the systemic failures that perpetuate social disorder. Her vivid accounts from various shelters and lodgings expose the harsh conditions faced by the marginalized. This document is essential for students and civic activists seeking to understand the roots of social inequality and the urgent need for reform. With a focus on the human experience, "Glimpses into the Abyss" invites readers to confront uncomfortable truths about society's most vulnerable.