The Village Poor House (1832)

The Village Poor House is a historical novel written by James White and originally published in 1832. The novel is set in rural England during the early 19th century and follows the lives of several characters who reside in the village poor house. The story is centered around the struggles and hardships faced by the poor and the destitute during this time period. The main character is a young woman named Mary, who is forced to seek refuge in the poor house after her father's death leaves her with no means of support. As Mary adjusts to life in the poor house, she becomes acquainted with the other residents and learns about their individual stories and struggles. The novel also explores the societal and economic factors that contribute to poverty and the mistreatment of the poor.Throughout the book, White paints a vivid picture of the harsh realities faced by the poor in 19th century England, including the lack of access to education, healthcare, and basic necessities. The Village Poor House is a poignant and thought-provoking work that sheds light on an often-overlooked aspect of history.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.