Accounts Of The Overseers Of The Poor Of Paris Garden, Southwark: May 17, 1608 To September 30, 1671

The Accounts of the Overseers of the Poor of Paris Garden, Southwark: May 17, 1608 to September 30, 1671 is a historical book written by Philip Norman and published in 1901. The book is a detailed record of the financial accounts of the Overseers of the Poor in Paris Garden, Southwark, covering the period from May 17, 1608, to September 30, 1671. The author provides an in-depth analysis of the accounts, including the income and expenditure of the Overseers, the names of the poor people who received relief, the types of relief provided, and the costs associated with running the poorhouse. The book also sheds light on the social and economic conditions of the poor in Southwark during the 17th century.The Accounts of the Overseers of the Poor of Paris Garden, Southwark: May 17, 1608 to September 30, 1671 is an important source of information for historians and researchers interested in the history of poverty, social welfare, and urban life in early modern England. The book provides a valuable insight into the workings of the poor relief system in Southwark and the challenges faced by the Overseers in providing relief to the poor.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.