Cobbett's Legacy To Laborers

Cobbett's Legacy to Laborers is a book written by William Cobbett in 1872. The book is an argument that highlights the right of the poor to receive relief from the land. Cobbett argues that the poor have a natural right to the land, and that it is the duty of the government to provide them with the means to live off of it. He also argues that the current system of poor relief is unjust and that it only serves to perpetuate poverty. Cobbett was a prominent English journalist, farmer, and politician who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He was known for his radical views on politics and his advocacy for the rights of the poor. In this book, he draws on his experiences as a farmer and his knowledge of the English countryside to argue for a more just and equitable system of poor relief.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which addresses a different aspect of the issue of poor relief. In the first chapter, Cobbett lays out his argument for the natural right of the poor to the land. He argues that the land belongs to the people, and not to the wealthy aristocracy who currently control it. In the second chapter, Cobbett discusses the current system of poor relief and its shortcomings. He argues that the system is inadequate and that it only serves to perpetuate poverty. He suggests that a more comprehensive system of relief is needed, one that includes not only food and shelter, but also education and training.In the third chapter, Cobbett discusses the role of the government in providing relief to the poor. He argues that it is the duty of the government to ensure that the poor are not left to suffer and that they have access to the resources they need to live a decent life.Overall, Cobbett's Legacy to Laborers is a powerful argument for the rights of the poor and a call to action for the government to provide more comprehensive relief to those in need. The book remains relevant today as we continue to grapple with issues of poverty and inequality.Also An Enquiry As To What In The Right Of The Lords, Baronets, And Squires To The Ownership Of The Lands Of England, In Six Letters, Addressed To The Working People Of England.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.