First published anonymously in 1857, Autobiography of a Beggar Boy is a fascinating firsthand account of life on the streets of mid-19th century London. Written by James Dawson Burn, a former beggar who turned his life around and became a successful lawyer, this autobiographical work provides a valuable insight into the social and economic realities of 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.