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It was asserted in some circles that In Darkest England was actually written by the crusading journalist, W. T.

Stead, who, in his own words, acted as a " literary hack " for the General when Mrs. Booth lay dying.

However, this assumption was swiftly dismissed by Stead some years later, declaring that, " The idea of Darkest England .. was the General's own.

My part, of which I had no wish to speak .. was strictly subordinate throughout.