num_pages: 56
description: Traces the history and folklore of the chimney-sweeping profession from the fifteenth century to the present day, emphasizing the plight of the often abused climbing boys of past centuries.
language: English
title: Chimney Sweeps: Yesterday and Today
titlecomplete: Chimney Sweeps: Yesterday and Today
genres: Nonfiction
ratings_count: 15
awards: awardedAt: 410256000000
name: National Book Award
category: Children's Books, Nonfiction
publisher: Crowell