The English Peasantry

The English Peasantry is a historical book written by Francis George Heath, which provides a comprehensive overview of the lives and customs of the English peasantry during the 19th century. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which explores different aspects of the English peasant life, including their social and economic conditions, their relationship with the landowners, their religious beliefs, and their cultural traditions. The author draws upon a wide range of primary sources, including diaries, letters, and official records, to paint a vivid picture of the daily struggles and triumphs of the English peasantry. The book also includes numerous illustrations and photographs that help to bring the text to life.Overall, The English Peasantry is an informative and engaging read that provides valuable insights into the lives of an often-overlooked segment of English society. It is an essential resource for anyone interested in the social and cultural history of England during the 19th century.1874. Heath has put together a text that outlines the general condition of the English peasantry as to wages, cottage rents, piece work, privileges, truck, pauperism, etc. The facts have been very carefully extracted from the Reports of the Commission on the Employment of Women and Children in Agriculture, and from the Poor Law Returns. Contents: General Condition of the English Peasantry; Peasant Life in the West of England in 1872; Among the Peasantry in 1873; Education; The Work of Canon Girdlestone; The Necessity for Union; Joseph Arch; The National Agricultural Labourers' Union; The Grievances of the Farmers; Agricultural Children; Serious Depopulation of the Rural Districts in the West of England; The Attitude of the Church; Emigration; and The Future of the English Peasantry.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.