A Sketch of the History of Hawick: Including Some Account of the Manners and Character of the Inhabitants; With Occasional Observations. to Which Is S

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This book provides a comprehensive history of Hawick, a town in Scotland renowned for its wool trade. It also offers insights into the lives of its inhabitants, their customs, and their character. The essay on pauperism and the poor-laws is a thought-provoking piece that challenges prevailing notions of poverty and charity.