Paved With Gold
Augustus Mayhew
Play
Length 25 h 29 min
Chapters 58
First published 1858
The expressed goal of this book is to "write a truthful account of the miseries of criminal life" (from the preface). Thus, this book tells the story of Philip, a child who grew up in the workhouse until running away to navigate the streets of London on his own. "Paved With Gold", or, the Romance and Reality of the London Streets is one of the most vivid books you would ever read. So hold tight and enjoy the ride. - Summary by Stav Nisser
Chapters
1
Preface Read by Bridget Herbes 2:52
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Chapter 2 of The Romance Preceding The Reality - Frozen Out Read by Judi Mason 26:48
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Chapter 3 of The Romance Preceding The Reality - The Refuge Read by tnbuley5425 46:55
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Chapter 4 of The Romance Preceding The Reality - Adrift Read by Judi Mason 21:09
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Chapter 5 of The Romance Preceding The Reality - The Release Read by Judi Mason 8:03
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Chapter 1 of Book The First. Young Workhouse And Father Parish - Dragged Up Read by Judi Mason 28:31
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Chapter 2 of Book The First. Young Workhouse And Father Parish - The Pauper Boy's New Home Read by Judi Mason 23:06
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Chapter 3 of Book The First. Young Workhouse And Father Parish - The Pauper School Read by Judi Mason 23:18
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Chapter 4 of Book The First. Young Workhouse And Father Parish - Four Years And Their Changes Read by Judi Mason 34:51
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Chapter 5 of Book The First. Young Workhouse And Father Parish - The Runaways Read by Judi Mason 14:17
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Chapter 1 of Book The Second. Childhood In The Streets - The Start In Life Read by Judi Mason 10:36
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Chapter 2 of Book The Second. Childhood In The Streets - The Water-Cress Market Read by Judi Mason 38:55
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Chapter 3 of Book The Second. Childhood In The Streets - Caten-Wheeling And Head-Over-Heels Read by Judi Mason 42:17
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Chapter 4 of Book The Second. Childhood In The Streets - On The Crossing Read by Judi Mason 33:14
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Chapter 5 of Book The Second. Childhood In The Streets - A Night On Town Read by Judi Mason 1:07:55
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Chapter 6 of Book The Second. Childhood In The Streets - The Interview Read by Judi Mason 16:24
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Chapter 7 of Book The Second. Childhood In The Streets - Hampstead Read by Judi Mason 48:09
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Chapter 8 of Book The Second. Childhood In The Streets - On The Heath Read by Judi Mason 21:14
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Chapter 9 of Book The Second. Childhood In The Streets - Every Man Has His Fancy Read by Judi Mason 43:02
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Chapter 10 of Book The Second. Childhood In The Streets - Friends Arrive Read by Judi Mason 56:54
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Chapter 11 of Book The Second. Childhood In The Streets - Captain Merton Crosier At Home Read by Judi Mason 21:29
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Chapter 12 of Book The Second. Childhood In The Streets - The Fight For The Championship Read by Judi Mason 38:37
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Chapter 13 of Book The Second. Childhood In The Streets - All Work And No Play Read by Judi Mason 19:16
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Chapter 14 of Book The Second. Childhood In The Streets - Showing That Captain Crosier Had No Idea Of The Value Of Money Read by Judi Mason 33:03
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Chapter 15 of Book The Second. Childhood In The Streets - Into The Fire Read by Judi Mason 20:38
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Chapter 16 of Book The Second. Childhood In The Streets - In Which The Captain Does Not Conduct Himself As A Gentleman Read by Judi Mason 17:14
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Chapter 17 of Book The Second. Childhood In The Streets - The Derby Day Read by Judi Mason 33:45
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Chapter 18 of Book The Second. Childhood In The Streets - Locked Up Read by Judi Mason 15:32
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Chapter 19 of Book The Second. Childhood In The Streets - Bertha In Danger Read by Judi Mason 18:54
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Chapter 20 of Book The Second. Childhood In The Streets - Out Nutting Read by Judi Mason 23:22
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Chapter 21 of Book The Second. Childhood In The Streets - Which Will Prove That A Certain French Gentleman Was Not Only Alive, But Stirring Read by Judi Mason 10:34
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Chapter 22 of Book The Second. Childhood In The Streets - A Hunt After Philip Read by Judi Mason 20:37
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Chapter 23 of Book The Second. Childhood In The Streets - In Re The Winding Up Of The Grand National Marriage Insurance And Universal Matrimonial Benefit Company, Capital 700,000l., With Power To Increase To 7,000,000l. A Deposit Of 6d. Per Share To Be Paid On Allotment Read by Judi Mason 11:50
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Chapter 1 of Book The Third. The Road To Ruin - On The Tramp Read by Judi Mason 26:23
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Chapter 2 of Book The Third. The Road To Ruin - Captain Crosier Narrowly Escapes Being An Honest Man Read by Judi Mason 31:44
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Chapter 3 of Book The Third. The Road To Ruin - Accommodation For Travellers Read by Judi Mason 22:51
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Chapter 4 of Book The Third. The Road To Ruin - Great Care Is Taken Of The Hazlewood Family Read by Judi Mason 30:50
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Chapter 5 of Book The Third. The Road To Ruin - Stonehenge Read by Judi Mason 38:44
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Chapter 6 of Book The Third. The Road To Ruin - Billy Fortune Provess That He Cannot Be Trusted Alone Read by Judi Mason 25:46
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Chapter 7 of Book The Third. The Road To Ruin - In Which We Blush For The Captain Read by Judi Mason 22:44
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Chapter 8 of Book The Third. The Road To Ruin - The Captain's Plot Read by Judi Mason 30:33
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Chapter 9 of Book The Third. The Road To Ruin - How The Best Years Of Phil's Life Were Wasted Read by Judi Mason 11:03
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Chapter 10 of Book The Third. The Road To Ruin - Bertha Behaves Like A Woman Read by Judi Mason 23:29
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Chapter 11 of Book The Third. The Road To Ruin - The Travelling Circus Read by Judi Mason 13:45
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Chapter 12 of Book The Third. The Road To Ruin - The Captain Is Guilty Of What He Considers A Great Waste Of Money Read by Judi Mason 52:32
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Chapter 13 of Book The Third. The Road To Ruin - Some Of The Adventures Which Befel Monsieur Emile Vautrin During Ten Years Of His Life Read by Judi Mason 26:32
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Chapter 14 of Book The Third. The Road To Ruin - Containing Many Incidents Which Ought To Have Been Told Pages Ago, Relating, Among Other Circumstances, How Father And Son Met, The Conversation That Ensued, And In What Manner Phil Followed His Parent's Advice Read by Judi Mason 28:52
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Chapter 15 of Book The Third. The Road To Ruin - Love And Vengeance Read by Judi Mason 19:22
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Chapter 16 of Book The Third. The Road To Ruin - Vautrin Gives His Son Physic And Advice Read by Judi Mason 19:26
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Chapter 17 of Book The Third. The Road To Ruin - Showing How Philip Made Vast Sums Of Money Read by Judi Mason 38:13
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Chapter 18 of Book The Third. The Road To Ruin - In Which A Father Drinks Away His Daughter Read by Judi Mason 26:49
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Chapter 19 of Book The Third. The Road To Ruin - Philip Goes In And Wins Read by Judi Mason 13:18
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Chapter 20 of Book The Third. The Road To Ruin - A Marriage Which Was Evidently Not Made In Heaven Read by Judi Mason 31:36
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Chapter 21 of Book The Third. The Road To Ruin - Cassandra II Read by Judi Mason 18:56
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Chapter 22 of Book The Third. The Road To Ruin - A Wedding Trip Read by Judi Mason 29:33
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Chapter 23 of Book The Third. The Road To Ruin - Mr. Vautrin, Jun., Visits The Continent Read by Judi Mason 10:43
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Chapter 24 of Book The Third. The Road To Ruin - A Bed Of Thorns Read by Judi Mason 21:27
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Chapter 25 of Book The Third. The Road To Ruin - Accounts Are Settled Read by Judi Mason 7:02
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