iv THE ENGLISH PEASANTRY. 



Manchester Evening News. 



" Mr. Heath's book is deeply interesting throughout. We have nothing but 

 praise for the matter of the work and for the motives of the author. " 



Bradford Observer. 



" Mr. Heath has the faculty of rendering the results of his reading and 

 observation into clear and vigorous language." 



York Herald. 



" Mr. Heath's writings on agricultural questions have already won for him 

 repute as a shrewd, kindly, and temperate observer. The present work will 

 materially enhance this reputation." 



Sheffield Daily Telegraph. 

 " A book which is sure to attract much attention all over the country." 



Nottingham Daily Guardian. 



" Its literary merits are decidedly high. Mr. Heath's style of writing is grace- 

 ful and scholarlike ; whilst his descriptions are unusually vivid and picturesque." 



Bristol Daily Post. 

 " A work which will considerably enhance Mr. Heath's reputation." 



Western Daily Mercury. 



" An admirable and elaborate description of the peasantry of England. . . . 

 Since in his previous work the author has shown great ability in dealing with 

 this most important subject, his latest production is sure to have a host of atten- 

 tive readers." 



Scotsman. 



" Mr. Heath's book altogether is a valuable contribution to the literature of 

 the great question with which it deals. ... It presents a graphic and, we believe. 

 on the whole, a very truthful picture of the condition of agricultural labourers." 



Edinburgh Daily Review. 

 "We commend the perusal of this volume." 



North British Daily Mail 

 " A rery useful, very practical, and clearly-written work." 



Glasgow Herald. 

 "It b a wise and thoughtful book." 



Stirling Observer. 



" Mr. Heath writes in a pleasant style, and his enthusiasm is contagious ; so 

 that the reader never wearies while following him even into the minutest details. 

 He is evidently a thorough master of his subject, which he treats in such a 

 manner as to show that he is at once an educated gentleman, and a true patriot 

 and philanthropist." 



Whitby Gazette. 



" The English Peasantry has become the standard work on the condition 

 of the agricultural labourer his wages, home, and general treatment." 



