In this book, edited with an introduction by Thomas Mackay, Albert Pell shares his personal recollections of life in England during the nineteenth century. From his early years as the child of a wealthy family to his later experiences as a businessman and social reformer, Pell offers a unique perspective on the era that shaped modern Britain.
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This book provides a history of the English Poor Law system in connection with the state of the country and the conditions of the people. It details the changes in how the poor were cared for from the 16th to the 19th century.