Mary Wilden, a Victim to the New Poor Law, Or the Malthusian and Marcusian System Exposed: In a Letter

by Mary Wilden and Samuel Roberts

Mary Wilden's letter provides a passionate critique of the Poor Law Amendment Act of 1834, which allowed the government to cut relief for the poor. She highlights the horrific consequences of this law through the story of her own life and struggles. Samuel Roberts provides an introduction and notes contextualizing Wilden's story.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1020392290
• ISBN13: 9781020392290
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Length: 54 Pages
• Weight: 0.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.1" x 9.2"