Tramping with Tramps: Studies and Sketches of Vagabond Life

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Flynt, Josiah, 1869-1907

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Tramping with Tramps: Studies and Sketches of Vagabond Life" by Josiah Flynt is a sociological exploration written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the lives of tramps and vagabonds, aiming to provide an understanding of their experiences, motivations, and the societal factors that contribute to their lifestyle. The author, drawing from personal observations and interactions with these communities, seeks to provide insights into the nature of crime and poverty within this marginalized group. The opening of the book sets the stage for a profound examination of the criminal class, highlighting the common misconceptions about their character and circumstances. Flynt discusses his extensive interactions with tramps in both America and England, arguing that many criminals he encountered are not the despairing figures society often perceives them to be, but rather individuals driven by ambition and complex social circumstances. He challenges traditional criminology by suggesting a need for understanding the criminal in their natural environment rather than merely in confinement. This establishes a foundation for his exploration into various aspects of tramp life, including the dynamics of criminal behavior, the societal perceptions of these individuals, and the underlying socio-economic conditions shaping their existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

The criminal in the open

The children of the road

Club life among outcasts

The American tramp considered geographically

The city tramp

What the tramp eats and wears

Life among German tramps

With the Russian Goriouns

Two tramps in England

The tramp at home

The tramp and the railroads

Old Boston Mary

Jamie the Kid

One night on the "Q"

A pulque dream

A hobo precedent

The tramp's jargon

Glossary.

Credits:

Produced by Annie R. McGuire. This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print archive.

Notes:

Reading ease score: 75.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2012-06-18