From the knowledge gained as a medical officer in the East End of London, and as a scientist pursuing investigations among the most elemental savages, he concludes, "Were the alternative presented to me, I would deliberately prefer the life of the savage to that of those people of Christian London." The creature comforts man enjoys are the products of man's labour.

Since Civilisation has failed to give the average Englishman food and shelter equal to that enjoyed by the Innuit, the question arises: _Has Civilisation increased the producing power of the average man_?
If it has not increased man's producing power, then Civilisation cannot stand.
But, it will be instantly admitted, Civilisation has increased man's producing power.

Five men can produce bread for a thousand.

One man can produce cotton cloth for 250 people, woollens for 300, and boots and shoes for 1000.

Yet it has been shown throughout the pages of this book that English folk by the millions do not receive enough food, clothes, and boots.