This memoir by Sir James Phillips Kay-Shuttleworth provides a vivid picture of life on the Lancashire and Yorkshire border during the early 19th century. Sir Kay-Shuttleworth was a public health reformer who campaigned for better living conditions for the working class. In this book, he describes the landscapes, people, and industries of the region, as well as his own personal experiences. This is a fascinating and insightful historical document, perfect for anyone interested in the social and economic history of northern England.

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