The Constitution Of Friendly Societies: Upon Legal And Scientific Principles, Exemplified By The Rules And Tables Of The Southwell Friendly Institution (1829)

""The Constitution of Friendly Societies: Upon Legal and Scientific Principles, Exemplified by the Rules and Tables of the Southwell Friendly Institution"" is a book written by John Thomas Becher and published in 1829. The book explores the legal and scientific principles of friendly societies, which were mutual aid organizations that provided financial and social support to their members. Becher's book focuses on the Southwell Friendly Institution, a specific friendly society, and provides detailed examples of its rules and tables. He uses these examples to illustrate how friendly societies can operate successfully using legal and scientific principles. The book covers a range of topics related to friendly societies, including their history, organization, and legal structure. Becher also discusses the benefits of friendly societies for their members, such as financial security and social support. Overall, ""The Constitution of Friendly Societies"" is a comprehensive guide to the principles and practices of friendly societies in the early 19th century. It provides valuable insight into the history of mutual aid organizations and their role in supporting communities.With Contributions Also By Arthur Morgan.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.