This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from GeneralBooksClub.com. You can also preview excerpts from the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Original Published by: J. Murray in 1856 in 311 pages; Subjects: Poor laws; Public welfare; History / General; History / Europe / Great Britain; Law / Legal History; Political Science / Public Policy / Social Services & Welfare; Social Science / Poverty;