Lancashire's Lessons: Or The Need Of A Settled Policy In Times Of Exceptional Distress (1864)

By William Torrens McCullagh Torrens

Book Overview

Lancashire's Lessons: Or The Need Of A Settled Policy In Times Of Exceptional Distress is a book written by W. T. M. Torrens in 1864. The book discusses the economic and social impact of the Lancashire Cotton Famine, which was caused by the American Civil War and the resulting blockade of Southern ports. The book argues that the British government needs to have a more settled policy in times of exceptional distress, and that the relief efforts during the Lancashire Cotton Famine were inadequate. Torrens also discusses the need for economic diversification in Lancashire, and suggests ways in which this can be achieved. The book provides a detailed account of the Lancashire Cotton Famine and its impact on the people of Lancashire, and is an important historical document for understanding the economic and social history of the region.A Letter Addressed To Charles Pelham Villiers, President Of The Poor Law Board.This scarce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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164873032
• ISBN13: 9781164873037
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 202 Pages
• Weight: 0.61 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"