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Journal of Henry Cockburn, 1874: Being a Continuation of the Memorials of His Time (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Of all the new features of modern society in Britain, none is so peculiar or frightful as the hordes of strong poor, always liable to be thrown out of employ ment by stagnation of trade. There have been above of them in Paisley for more than a year; and a similar cloud darkens every considerable town in Scotland. In Edinburgh, besides its fullest comple ment of ordinary distress, We have a battalion of at least 1200 of what are now known by the almost technical term of Unemployed Poor. Work (gene.
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- Publication date2020
- ISBN 10 1331215641
- ISBN 13 9781331215646
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages367
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a historical journal of the author's life, recounting incidents from 1843 to 1854. Scotland takes center stage, with observations on its political, social, and ecclesiastical climate. The author provides commentary on a wide range of topics, including the Poor Law Commission, the Established Church of Scotland, and the crash of the Free Church. There is also insightful analysis of the Scottish Legal System and the intellectual milieu of Scotland at the time. Throughout the journal, the author offers unique insights into the characters and events that shaped 19th century Scotland, from the impact of industrialization to the Great Highland Potato Famine. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331215646_0
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