Publisher's Synopsis
A Letter On The Distresses Of The Country: Addressed To His Royal Highness The Duke Of Kent (1817) is a book written by John Ashton Yates. The book is a letter addressed to His Royal Highness The Duke of Kent, discussing the economic and social distress that was prevalent in the country at the time. The author provides a detailed analysis of the causes of the distress, including the high taxes, the lack of employment opportunities, and the poor state of agriculture. The book also discusses the impact of these issues on the working class and suggests potential solutions to alleviate the distress, such as reducing taxes, improving infrastructure, and supporting the growth of industry. The author's letter is a passionate plea for action to be taken to address the suffering of the people and to improve the overall economic and social well-being of the country. Overall, A Letter On The Distresses Of The Country is a significant historical document that provides insight into the economic and social conditions of the early 19th century in England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the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.
