Historical Dissertations on the Law and Practice of Great Britain, And Particularly of Scotland, With Regard to the Poor; On the Modes of Charity; And on the Means of Promoting the Improvement of the People; Together With a Selection of Facts and Documents and Miscellaneous Inquiries Illustrative of the Management of the Poor in Scotland, And in Various Parts of the Continent of Europe &c

Burns, Robert.

Published by Printed by Young, Gallie and Company, Glasgow, 1819

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Original pink paper covered boards, rebacked in maroon cloth. Marking to the covers, the hinges are in good order. The text is complete, the page edges are uncut and some are unopened. The first 25 pages with some very neat early 19th century marginal notes. Pages; XVIII, (2), 503, (1). With 2 fold out tables. Second edition. Includes a comparative view of the Systems for the poor in Scotland and England, introduction of poor rates. Management of the poor in Paisley, Glasgow, Ayr, Kirriemuir & Edinburgh. Moral character and interests of Scotland, miscellaneous docs regarding the poor in Scotland (regarding towns all over Scotland), with 46 pages at the rear regarding the poor in other parts of Europe. Seller Inventory # 017077

Bibliographic Details

Title: Historical Dissertations on the Law and ...

Publisher: Printed by Young, Gallie and Company, Glasgow

Publication Date: 1819

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Good