A Handy Book for Guardians of the Poor

Originally published in 1849, this guide is an invaluable source of information for anyone who works with the impoverished. Covering everything from the administration of relief to the management of workhouses, A Handy Book for Guardians of the Poor provides a detailed look at the social and economic conditions of the time.

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