Village Improvements and Farm Villages by George E. Waring
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| Author | Waring, George E. (George Edwin), 1833-1898 |
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| LoC No. | 12008071 |
| Title | Village Improvements and Farm Villages |
| Note | Reading ease score: 46.6 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Contents | Village improvements -- Village sanitary work -- Farm villages -- Life and work of the eastern farmer. |
| Credits |
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| Summary | "Village Improvements and Farm Villages" by George E. Waring is a collection of essays focused on rural development and sanitary engineering, written in the late 19th century. The book discusses the challenges and strategies for improving village aesthetics, sanitation, and the overall living conditions in farming communities. It reflects the growing interest in agricultural practices, public health, and community organization at a time when America was experiencing significant social and economic changes. The opening of the work introduces the notion that many American villages possess inherent beauty, but this is often overwhelmed by neglect and poor upkeep. Waring advocates for organized community efforts to enhance village spaces—citing examples like the Laurel Hill Association in Massachusetts, which aimed to beautify and maintain public areas through citizens' active participation. He highlights the importance of cooperation among residents, especially emphasizing women's roles in these improvement efforts, and sets the stage for a detailed exploration of various improvements that can contribute to the livability and charm of farm villages. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | S: Agriculture |
| Subject | Civic improvement |
| Subject | Farm life |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 26801 |
| Release Date | Oct 7, 2008 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 68 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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