Crossing sweeper

by Lucy Shaninghale, Brendan Davis (Editor), Georgy Musky (Translator)

Overview

A crossing sweeper was a person who would sweep a path ahead of people crossing dirty urban streets in exchange for a gratuity. This practice was an informal occupation among the urban poor, primarily during the 19th century. It was the focus of fairly intense study and commentary, and attitudes toward the presence of crossing sweepers on city streets varied greatly among urban residents, ranging from appreciation for their work to feelings that they were a public nuisance.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940156739677
Publisher:	Euprint press Limited
Publication date:	07/18/2016
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	60 KB