Description

The Peerage of Poverty: Or Learners and Workers in Fields, Farms, and Factories is a book written by Edwin Paxton Hood in 1870. It is a comprehensive study of the lives and struggles of the working class in the 19th century. The book delves into the daily lives of laborers, farmers, and factory workers, highlighting the harsh working conditions, poverty, and inequality they faced.Hood examines the causes of poverty and the impact it had on the lives of the working class. He also discusses the role of education in improving the lives of the poor and argues that education is the key to social progress and equality.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of poverty and the working class. Hood uses vivid descriptions and personal anecdotes to bring to life the struggles of the poor and to highlight the urgent need for social reform.Overall, The Peerage of Poverty is a powerful and insightful book that sheds light on the lives of the working class in the 19th century. It remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of social inequality and poverty.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.