The People of the Abyss

The People of the Abyss was to understand the lives of the poor and to expose the harsh realities of poverty. He was particularly interested in the causes of poverty and the ways in which it affected peoples lives. Londons experiences in the East End were eye-opening. He saw firsthand the poverty squalor and despair that existed in the area. He met people who were struggling to survive and he saw the ways in which poverty had robbed them of their dignity and hope. London was also struck by the resilience of the people he met. Despite the hardships they faced they were still able to find joy and laughter in their lives. They were also fiercely independent and proud and they refused to give up hope for a better future. The People of the Abyss is a powerful and disturbing book that provides a glimpse into the world of poverty. It is a reminder that poverty is not just a statistic but a real and present danger that affects millions of people around the world.