Bacon, Eve

Victorian and Early 20th Century Baby Farming: The Darkest Business

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ISBN 13:: 9781036110567
author:: Bacon, Eve
format:: Hardback
publisher:: Pen and Sword History
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2024
Pages:: 264
Dimensions:: 16.4 x 24.1 x 2.7 centimetres (0
Genre:: Health & Wellbeing, Family & Relationships, Abuse,
Condition:: New
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The Darkest Business: Tracing the Stories of Victorian and Early 20th Century Baby Farmers This book delves into the lesser-known history of baby farming, a practice that became prevalent during the Victorian period. Over 100 cases are examined, revealing the stories of both those who perpetrated these crimes and the innocent victims. The author explores the reasons behind this dark business, including why women might have chosen to hand over their babies for care. The book also investigates how authorities tracked down perpetrators and the punishments meted out to them. By shedding light on this largely forgotten aspect of history, the author provides a unique insight into the social and cultural context of the time. This study is not only of historical interest but also valuable for family historians and social history researchers seeking to understand the past. By examining the lives of those involved in baby farming, this book offers a nuanced understanding of a period in British history that has long been overlooked.

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