THE PURSE AND THE CONSCIENCE.INTRODUCTORY.r T ^ HOSE who are outside the direct pressure of being obliged to face for themselves the problems of distress and misery arising from poverty, are often occupied with them in their thoughts. Callousness on the subject îs not characteristic of our time; many of the pleasures of life are shadowed by a sombre consciousness of trouble not far distant, though perhaps unseen.And indeed the subject is impressive enough whether we regard the intensity of the evils -overcrowding (inconvenient and unhealthy always, but terrible when there is a savage or drunken head of the family, or when fever or death arc present), lack of proper food, shelter,Table of Contents No ContentsAbout the Publisher Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the difficult to read text. Read books online for free at www.forgottenbooks.org