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"Mystic London; or, Phases of Occult Life in the Metropolis" by Rev. Charles Maurice Davies is an exploration of the various facets of life in late 19th century London, presented as an observational account. The book delves into the underbelly of the metropolis, focusing particularly on its marginalized communities and the struggles they face within a busy urban landscape. It is likely to captivate readers interested in social issues, philanthropy, and the hidden lives of the city's inhabitants." "The opening of the narrative introduces the author’s journey into the grim realities faced by destitute children, who he refers to metaphorically as "London Arabs." He begins his exploration in the Seven Dials area, a notorious part of London, where he encounters ragged school children attending evening classes and adults engaged in various forms of survival amidst poverty. Through his observations at institutions like the Ragged School and Soup Kitchen, he highlights the efforts being made

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It is perhaps scarcely necessary to say that I use the term Mystic, as
applied to the larger portion of this volume, in its technical sense to
signify my own initiation into some of the more occult phases of
metropolitan existence. It is only to the Spiritualistic, or concluding
portion of my work, that the word applies in its ordinary signification.

C. M. D.

MYSTIC LONDON.

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