Progress and Poverty, written by George Henry in 1879, is a landmark work in economics that critiques the prevailing notions of wealth distribution and social inequality in the modern age. The book explores the causes of poverty amidst wealth and advocates for land value taxation as a solution to the widening gap between the rich and the poor. Henry’s arguments focus on the economic disparity caused by industrialization, with a keen eye on the land policies that created inequality. This leather-bound edition preserves an influential work that sparked debates and had a lasting impact on progressive economic thought. Henry's investigation into the injustices of land ownership remains relevant, offering readers a profound understanding of the economic philosophies of the late 19th century.