About the Book

This classic piece of working-class literature is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. With grim humour and pitiless realism, Tressell reveals the lives and hearts of his mates, their opinions of their betters, their political views, and their attitude toward Socialism.

Editor and Background

Edited by Jessie Pope, who was handed the manuscript by a friend and the daughter of Tressell after her father's death, this book is a fascinating read for any social historian.

Reprints and Availability

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.