""An Account Of Several Workhouses For Employing And Maintaining The Poor"" is a book written in 1732 by an anonymous author. The book provides a detailed description of various workhouses established in England during the 18th century to provide employment and support to the poor. The author describes the conditions of these workhouses, the daily routines of the inmates, and the methods used to manage and discipline them. The book also explores the economic and social factors that led to the establishment of workhouses and the debates surrounding their effectiveness. The author's account sheds light on the harsh realities of poverty and the efforts made by society to address it during this period. Overall, this book provides a valuable insight into the history of social welfare and the treatment of the poor in 18th century England.Setting Forth The Rules By Which They Are Governed, Their Great Usefulness To The Public, And In Particular To The Parishes Where They Are Erected. As Also Of Several Charity Schools For Promoting Work, And Labor. 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.
