Five glass jars with metal lids containing sliced quinces in liquid, arranged in two rows on a kitchen counter

This article takes a peek into the wisdom of yesteryear from a well-intentioned but rather condescending little book called “Help for the poor: practical help and practical hints for everyone”, the profits from the sale of which were “devoted to helping the worthy poor”—presumably the unworthy poor didn’t deserve anyone looking after them!

Read the article in Spring – Week 3