The Victorian Country ChildRoundwood Press, 1974 - 244 من الصفحات 'A totally fascinating account of Victorian country life' -- The Good Book Guide This book describes the varied aspects of country life in the last century from a child's point of view. The author discusses all aspects of their day-to-day experiences, including living conditions, food, school life, work on the land, agricultural policies and how they affected children, local and cottage industries, the Church and its influence, and crime and punishment. |
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Sickness and its Cures | 168 |
Crime and Punishment | 186 |
Documents | 200 |
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