02365cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000380012624500830016426400510024730000470029833600260034533700260037133800360039750000310043350801900046452012560065453400450191065300360195585600430199199900170203456957UtSlPG20260610134319.0mcr n260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a09012249  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aKD1 aNicholls, George, Sir,d1781-186512aA history of the Irish poor law, in connexion with the condition of the people 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2018  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2018-04-10  aProduced by KD Weeks, Brownfox and the Online Distributed
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Internet Archive)  a"A History of the Irish Poor Law, in connexion with the condition of the people" by Sir George Nicholls is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work provides a detailed exploration of the origins, development, and impact of the Irish Poor Law, while also examining the broader social conditions affecting the Irish populace. The book seeks to clarify how Irish legislation related to poor relief was adapted from English law and its relevance to the social well-being of the people during a critical period in Irish history.  At the start of the text, the author outlines his dedication to the members of the Boards of Guardians in Ireland, aiming to provide a practical resource for their administrative roles. The preface notes the distinction between Irish and English poor laws, emphasizing the unique challenges Ireland faced, including persistent destitution and the demographic shifts resulting from increased population pressure. Nicholls also sets the stage for a comprehensive historical narrative, promising to explore the evolving landscape of poverty relief, the socio-political environment, and how these elements shaped the legislative framework of the Irish Poor Law. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aPoor laws -- Ireland -- History40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56957  c97788d97788