The book "Lives of famous homeless people of London with forty portraits of the most notable" by the author John Thomas Smith is a study of the life of homeless people in London of the 19th century. In this book, the author presents stories about the fate of the homeless, their stories, and also presents forty portraits of the most famous representatives of this category. Each of these portraits reveals the individuality and complex life of its hero, helping the reader to better understand the social realities of that time. John Thomas Smith, using his literary talent, draws attention to the problem of homelessness and stimulates readers to sympathize and understand the problems of marginalized sections of society.