Title: Begging in America, 1850-1940
Description: "This historical book explores begging and beggars in the period 1850 to 1940, with emphasis on how the police, the courts, the media and private charity organizations dealt with the issue. Efforts to suppress mendicancy are explored, including legislation, police crackdowns, and public vouchers for meals and shelter"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Beggars, History, Poor, united states, United states, social conditions, Bettler
Places: United States
Time periods: 20th century, 19th century