Description

""A Compendium of the Operations of the Poor Law Amendment Act: With Some Practical Observations on Its Present Results, and Future Apparent Usefulness"" is a book written by Edward Hughes in 1836. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the Poor Law Amendment Act, which was passed in 1834 in England and Wales. The act aimed to reform the existing poor relief system and reduce the number of people receiving support. Hughes' book includes a detailed analysis of the act and its practical implications, as well as his observations on its effectiveness in achieving its goals. He also offers insights into the future usefulness of the act, based on his experience and knowledge of the poor relief system. Overall, ""A Compendium of the Operations of the Poor Law Amendment Act"" provides valuable historical insights into the development of the poor relief system in England and Wales, and the efforts to reform it in the early 19th century.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.