Written in 1883 by the Countess of Tankerville, this memoir tells the story of her charitable work among the poor of East London. The Countess describes her visits to slums and workhouses, her efforts to provide education and medical care to the destitute, and her encounters with notable figures of the day, such as Charles Booth and William Booth. The book features striking illustrations and offers a vivid portrait of life in Victorian England. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.