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    How to Be a Victorian by Ruth Goodman
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    'How to Be a Victorian' by Ruth Goodman is a comprehensive exploration of daily life during the Victorian era in England. The author, known for her hands-on approach, delves into various aspects of Victorian society, including work, leisure, hygiene, clothing, and even intimate details like sex and marriage. By immersing herself in the world of the Victorians, Goodman provides readers with a vivid and detailed account of what it was like to live during this period, offering a unique perspective that blends historical research with personal experience.

    Once you were up, to add warmth and comfort to an otherwise chilled start, at any hour, you would hope to step out on to a mat rather than the bare wooden floor. Aristocratic homes had handsome woven ...

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    The Ghost Map: The Story of London's Most Terrifying Epidemic—and How It Changed Science, Cities, and the Modern World by Steven Johnson
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    "The Ghost Map: The Story of London's Most Terrifying Epidemic?and How It Changed Science, Cities, and the Modern World" by Steven Johnson tells the story of the cholera outbreak in London that was investigated by Dr. James Snow and Henry Whitehead. The book describes the progression of the outbreak and the groundbreaking investigation that revolutionized the field of epidemiology. Johnson's writing style combines historical accounts with scientific explanations, delving into the social history of Victorian England and exploring the battle between competing scientific and medical explanations of cholera.

    The book provides a detailed account of the 1854 cholera epidemic in London, highlighting the efforts of Dr. John Snow and Henry Whitehead in linking cholera to infected drinking water. Johnson's narrative weaves together the scientific discoveries, social implications, and modern-day parallels of the epidemic, offering insights into the vulnerability of cities and the importance of public health measures. Despite some readers finding the book's ending somewhat preachy or repetitive, the overall storytelling and historical significance of the events make it a compelling read.

    IT IS AUGUST 1854, AND LONDON IS A CITY OF SCAVENGERS. Just the names alone read now like some kind of exotic zoological catalogue: bone-pickers, rag-gatherers, pure-finders, dredgermen, mud-larks, se...

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