The History Of The Workhouse

""The History Of The Workhouse: Or Poor�������s Hospital Of Aberdeen From 1739 To 1818, Its Boys������� Hospital From 1818 To 1852"" is a historical book written by Alexander Walker in 1885. The book provides a detailed account of the workhouse, also known as the Poor's Hospital, in Aberdeen, Scotland from 1739 to 1852. The author delves into the social and economic conditions that led to the establishment of the workhouse, and how it evolved over time to accommodate the needs of the poor and destitute in the city.The book is divided into two parts. The first part focuses on the Poor's Hospital, which was established in 1739 to provide relief to the poor and sick in Aberdeen. The author provides a detailed account of the hospital's structure, management, and the daily life of its inmates. He also discusses the challenges faced by the hospital, including overcrowding, disease outbreaks, and financial difficulties.The second part of the book focuses on the Boys' Hospital, which was established in 1818 to provide education and training to orphaned and destitute boys in Aberdeen. The author provides a detailed account of the school's curriculum, management, and the daily life of its students. He also discusses the challenges faced by the school, including the difficulty of finding suitable employment for its graduates.Overall, ""The History Of The Workhouse: Or Poor�������s Hospital Of Aberdeen From 1739 To 1818, Its Boys������� Hospital From 1818 To 1852"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of social welfare in Scotland. The book provides a detailed and insightful account of the workhouse system in Aberdeen, and sheds light on the challenges faced by those who were responsible for providing relief to the poor and destitute in the city.""Girls������� Hospital From 1828 To 1852 And Its Boys������� And Girls������� Hospitals From 1852 To 1885.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.