Tramping with Tramps: Studies and Sketches of Vagabond Life by Josiah Flynt
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"Tramping with Tramps: Studies and Sketches of Vagabond Life" by Josiah Flynt is a sociological exploration written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the lives of tramps and vagabonds, aiming to provide an understanding of their experiences, motivations, and the societal factors that contribute to their lifestyle. The author, drawing from personal observations and interactions with these communities, seeks to provide insights into the nature of crime and poverty
within this marginalized group. The opening of the book sets the stage for a profound examination of the criminal class, highlighting the common misconceptions about their character and circumstances. Flynt discusses his extensive interactions with tramps in both America and England, arguing that many criminals he encountered are not the despairing figures society often perceives them to be, but rather individuals driven by ambition and complex social circumstances. He challenges traditional criminology by suggesting a need for understanding the criminal in their natural environment rather than merely in confinement. This establishes a foundation for his exploration into various aspects of tramp life, including the dynamics of criminal behavior, the societal perceptions of these individuals, and the underlying socio-economic conditions shaping their existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Flynt, Josiah, 1869-1907 |
|---|---|
| Title | Tramping with Tramps: Studies and Sketches of Vagabond Life |
| Contents | The criminal in the open -- The children of the road -- Club life among outcasts -- The American tramp considered geographically -- The city tramp -- What the tramp eats and wears -- Life among German tramps -- With the Russian Goriouns -- Two tramps in England -- The tramp at home -- The tramp and the railroads -- Old Boston Mary -- Jamie the Kid -- One night on the "Q" -- A pulque dream -- A hobo precedent -- The tramp's jargon -- Glossary. |
| Credits |
Produced by Annie R. McGuire. This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print archive. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 75.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HV: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare |
| Subject | Tramps |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 40036 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-40036-5 |
| Release Date | Jun 18, 2012 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 591 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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