Practice Of The Scottish Poor Law (1907)

By George A. MacKay

Book Overview

The book ""Practice Of The Scottish Poor Law"" was written by George A. Mackay in 1907. It is a comprehensive guide to the Scottish Poor Law, which was a system of social welfare that provided assistance to those in need in Scotland during the 19th and early 20th centuries. The book covers the history and development of the Poor Law, the administration of relief, and the rights and responsibilities of both the poor and the authorities. It also includes detailed information on the various types of relief available, such as indoor and outdoor relief, and the conditions under which they were provided. The book is an important resource for anyone interested in the history of social welfare in Scotland and provides valuable insights into the challenges faced by those who were struggling to survive during this period.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: 1164892142
• ISBN13: 9781164892144
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 258 Pages
• Weight: 0.77 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"