The English Peasantry

The English Peasantry is a book written by Francis George Heath, which provides a comprehensive account of the life and culture of the English peasantry during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book explores the social, economic, and political conditions of the English peasantry, including their relationships with landowners, the church, and the state. It also delves into the daily lives of the peasantry, including their work, family life, and leisure activities. Throughout the book, Heath draws on a range of primary sources, including personal accounts, government reports, and historical records, to provide a detailed and nuanced understanding of the English peasantry. The English Peasantry is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of England, rural life, and social and economic change during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.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.