Publisher's Synopsis
The book titled ""Speeches of the Earl of Shaftesbury Upon Subjects Having Relation Chiefly to the Claims and Interests of the Laboring Class"" is a collection of speeches delivered by the Earl of Shaftesbury on various topics related to the rights and interests of the working class. The Earl of Shaftesbury was a prominent social reformer and philanthropist in the 19th century, and his speeches reflect his deep concern for the welfare of the working people.The book covers a wide range of topics, including the conditions of factory workers, the need for education and training for the working class, the rights of women and children, and the importance of social and moral reform. The speeches are organized thematically, and each section provides a detailed analysis of the issues at hand.The language of the book is clear and concise, and the Earl of Shaftesbury's arguments are presented in a persuasive and compelling manner. The book is an important historical document that sheds light on the social and economic conditions of the working class in the 19th century, and it remains relevant today as a testament to the ongoing struggle for social justice and equality.1868. Contents: Children in Factories; Children Not Protected by the Factory Acts; Children in Mines and Collieries; Education of the Working Classes; Condition of the Agricultural Laboring Population; Ten Hours Factory Bill; Treatment of Lunatics; Legislation for the Laboring Classes; Children in Calico Print-Works; Regulation of Lunatic Asylums; Social Condition of the Laboring Classes; Ten Hours Factory Bill; Dwelling Places of the Working Classes; Public Health Bill; Emigration and Ragged Schools; Lodging Houses for the Working Classes; Religious Liberty in Turkey; Young Men's Christian Association; Sanitary Legislation; Literary Institutes for Working Men; Religious Service in Theaters; Indian Irrigation and Inland Navigation; Legislation on Social Subjects; Refuges for Homeless Children; Homeless Boys of London; Clerical Vestments Bill; Agricultural Gangs; and Representation of the People Bill.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.
