Pictures and Problems from London Police Courts by Thomas Holmes
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"Pictures and Problems from London Police Courts" by Thomas Holmes is a social commentary written in the early 20th century. The work focuses on the author's experiences as a police court missionary, where he recounts the struggles and sorrows of individuals he encountered in the London police courts, aiming to shed light on broader social issues concerning poverty, crime, and domestic abuse. At the start of the narrative, Holmes reflects on his
journey to becoming a police court missionary, discussing his feelings of unworthiness for the role and exploring themes of compassion and humanity. He shares vivid descriptions of the bleak conditions in the court, the complex nature of those he meets—ranging from abused spouses to desperate criminals—and his own emotional turmoil as he witnesses their suffering. Through his observations, he seeks understanding of the societal factors leading to the frequent appearances of individuals in court, highlighting the intertwined nature of social problems such as alcohol abuse, domestic violence, and the struggles of the poor. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Holmes, Thomas, 1846-1918 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 02021850 |
| Title | Pictures and Problems from London Police Courts |
| Credits |
Produced by MWS, Wayne Hammond and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 75.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HV: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare |
| Subject | Crime -- England -- London |
| Subject | Poor -- England -- London |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 56907 |
| Release Date | Apr 3, 2018 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 426 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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