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 very useful, very practical, and clearly-written work.” 
Glasgow Herald. 
“ It is a wise and thoughtful book.” 
Stirling Observer. 
“ Mr. Heath writes in a pleasant stjde, 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.” 
