This report, published by the Dundee Social Union, is a sobering look at the living and working conditions of the people of Dundee at the turn of the 20th century. With firsthand accounts from residents, statistical analyses, and recommendations for improvement, this document is a valuable primary source for anyone interested in the social history of Scotland, or the wider issues of poverty and inequality. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.