An Account Of Several Workhouses For Employing And Maintaining The Poor (1732) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781104019297)

""An Account of Several Workhouses for Employing and Maintaining the Poor"" is a book written by an anonymous author in 1732. The book provides a detailed description of various workhouses in England during the 18th century, which were established to provide employment and support for the poor. The author describes the conditions of these workhouses, including the treatment of the poor, the quality of food and accommodation, and the types of work that were available. The book also discusses the financial management of the workhouses, including the cost of maintaining them and the methods used to raise funds. Overall, ""An Account of Several Workhouses for Employing and Maintaining the Poor"" provides an insight into the social and economic conditions of England during the 18th century, and sheds light on the treatment of the poor during this time period.Setting Forth The Rules By Which They Are Governed, Their Great Usefulness To The Public, And In Particular To The Parishes Where They Are Erected. As Also Of Several Charity Schools For Promoting Work, And Labor. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Anonymous
ISBN-10: 1104019299
ISBN-13: 9781104019297
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 01/26/2009
Pages: 204
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.62lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.43d