Observations On Tithes: Showing The Inconveniences Of All The Schemes That Have Been Proposed For Altering That Ancient Manner Of Providing For The Clergy (1794)

Observations On Tithes: Showing The Inconveniences Of All The Schemes That Have Been Proposed For Altering That Ancient Manner Of Providing For The Clergy is a book written by William Hales in 1794. The book discusses the issue of tithes, which were a form of taxation in England that required farmers to give one-tenth of their produce to the Church. Hales argues that while tithes were an ancient and established way of supporting the clergy, they were also inconvenient and unfair to farmers. He examines various proposals that have been made to reform the system, including the suggestion of replacing tithes with a fixed salary for the clergy. Hales ultimately concludes that there is no perfect solution to the problem of tithes, but that any changes made to the system should be carefully considered to avoid creating new problems. The book provides a valuable historical perspective on the issue of tithes in England and the debates surrounding their reform.To Which Is Annexed, A Second Edition Of The Moderate Reformer.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.