"Paved with Gold - The Romance and Reality of the Streets of London" is an unaltered, high-quality reissue of the original edition from 1899. This scholarly book offers a deep insight into the lives and challenges of people in the streets of London during that time. The authors, Hablot Knight Browne and Augustus Septimus Mayhew, combine literary narratives with realistic portrayals to create a comprehensive picture of the social and cultural dynamics of Victorian London. Hansebooks, as the publisher, is dedicated to preserving historical literature and ensuring that significant works from the past remain accessible to future generations. This reissue is not only important for historians and literature enthusiasts but also for anyone seeking a better understanding of the social structures and living realities in one of the world's largest cities.