The English peasant : studies: historical, local, and biographic
1893, First Edition. London : T. Fisher Unwin. Good copy in the original chambray cloth-covered boards, with title gilt-blocked to the spine in a printed black panel (now slightly worn). Endbands and board edges somewhat rubbed; some minor damp-staining to the rear. Preliminary and final leaves lightly foxed, with very sparse and faint foxing scattered internally. Text block cracked in places, with sewing holding throughout. Remains a well-preserved example overall. Item #461597
Physical description; viii, 382 pages, [8] leaves of plates : illustrations, portraits ; 23 cm. Notes; Contents: Preface — The English Via Dolorosa; or, Glimpses of the history of the agricultural labourer (1884) — The cottage homes of England (Leisure hour, 1870) — Walks and talks with English peasants — Types of English agricultural life — The poor man's gospel. Subjects; Heath, Richard 1831-1912. Agricultural laborers England History 19th century. Peasants England History 19th century. Country life England History 19th century. Rural conditions England History 19th century. Working class England History 19th century. England Social conditions 19th century.
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