Condition And Treatment Of The Children Employed In The Mines And Collieries Of The United Kingdom

The book titled ""The Condition and Treatment of the Children Employed in the Mines and Collieries of the United Kingdom"" is a comprehensive report compiled by the Commissioners in Mines and Manufactories. The book provides a detailed account of the working conditions of children employed in the mines and collieries of the United Kingdom during the 19th century. It describes the harsh realities and dangers faced by these children, who were often subjected to long hours of hard labor in hazardous environments.The book highlights the physical and emotional toll that this work took on the children, who suffered from various health problems, including respiratory diseases, injuries, and deformities. It also sheds light on the inadequate living conditions and lack of education and social support for these children.The report includes statistical data, testimonies from workers, and observations made by the commissioners during their investigations. It also discusses the various laws and regulations that were put in place to improve the conditions of child laborers in the mining industry.Overall, ""The Condition and Treatment of the Children Employed in the Mines and Collieries of the United Kingdom"" is a significant historical document that provides valuable insights into the social and economic realities of the industrial revolution in the UK. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of child labor and social reform movements.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.