The History of the Workhouse, Or Poor's Hospital of Aberdeen From 1739 to 1818: Its Boys' Hospital From 1818 to 1852, Girls' Hospital From 1828 to 185

by Alexander Walker

In this in-depth history of a Scottish workhouse, Alexander Walker delves into the lives of the impoverished children who lived there from the mid-18th century through the late 19th. Drawing on primary sources and personal accounts, Walker paints a detailed picture of daily life in the workhouse, as well as efforts to reform and improve the system over time.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1020010495
• ISBN13: 9781020010491
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Length: 70 Pages
• Weight: 0.61 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.1" x 9.2"