The Poor And Their Relief (1825)

By George Ensor

Book Overview

The Poor and Their Relief is a book written by George Ensor in 1825. The book is an analysis of the state of poverty in England during the 19th century and the various methods of relief that were employed to assist the poor. Ensor examines the causes of poverty and the impact it had on society. He also explores the different forms of relief that were available to the poor, including workhouses, outdoor relief, and private charity. The book provides a detailed account of the Poor Laws, which were the primary means of providing relief to the poor at the time. Ensor critiques the Poor Laws and argues that they were inadequate in addressing the needs of the poor. He also provides recommendations for reforming the system to better serve the needs of the poor. The Poor and Their Relief is an important historical document that sheds light on the social and economic conditions of England during the 19th century and the efforts to alleviate poverty.This scarce antiquarian book is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: 1167231120
• ISBN13: 9781167231124
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 396 Pages
• Weight: 1.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"