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The book uncovers the daily realities of rural workers in early 20th‑century England, from wages to home life.
This empirical study examines the incomes, housing, and everyday living of agricultural laborers in England and Wales. It combines general facts, budget analyses, and portraits of families to show how wage levels, family needs, and local conditions shaped health and daily life.
- Learn how budgets are built from wages, work hours, and family needs.
- Understand housing, cottages, allotments, food, and the dietary challenges of working families.
- See how poverty, debt, charity, and social change affected rural communities.
- Explore the link between rural living, health, and national character during a time of transition.
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How the Labourer Lives: A Study of the Rural Labour Problem (Classic Reprint)
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the lives of rural laborers in England during the early part of the 20th century. The author presents an intimate portrayal of their struggles and experiences, revealing the harsh realities of poverty and hardship faced by this segment of society. It sheds light on the impact of low wages, inadequate housing, and lack of opportunity on families and their ability to maintain a decent standard of living. The book examines the underlying causes of these conditions, including the decline in agricultural employment and the lack of industrial development in rural areas. By placing the experiences of agricultural laborers within the broader context of societal changes of the time, this book provides a valuable insight into the challenges and complexities faced by rural communities during a period of significant economic and social transformation. 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 # 9781527793057_0
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