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LoC No.: 10001283
Title: Homes of the London Poor
Note: Reading ease score: 60.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Contents: Cottage property in London -- Organized work among the poor -- Blank Court; or, Landlords and tenants -- The work of volunteers in the organization of charity -- Relief: official and volunteer agencies in administering.
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Summary: "Homes of the London Poor" by "Octavia Hill" is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work discusses the living conditions and management of housing for the impoverished in London, highlighting the author's experiences and reform efforts to improve their circumstances. The book details the importance of not only improving physical dwellings but also addressing the character and habits of the tenants to foster dignity and self-reliance. The opening portion of the book outlines Hill's initial ventures into managing properties for the poor, emphasizing the necessity of sanitary reforms for both health and dignity. Hill reflects on her motives to alleviate the hardships imposed by unscrupulous landlords, while detailing her approach to housing that combines strict rules with genuine care. She underscores the successful transformation of not just physical spaces but also the lives of the tenants through partnership, respect, and the cultivation of their inherent capabilities. The narrative sets the foundation for Hill's belief that a structured yet sympathetic approach can empower the poor towards self-improvement and stability. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Hill, Octavia, 1838-1912
EBook No.: 59674
Published: Jun 4, 2019
Downloads: 49
Language: English
Subject: Poor -- England -- London
Subject: Charity organization
Subject: Working class -- Dwellings
Subject: Housing -- England -- London
LoCC: Social sciences: Economic history and conditions, Production
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 10001283
Title: Homes of the London Poor
Note: Reading ease score: 60.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Contents: Cottage property in London -- Organized work among the poor -- Blank Court; or, Landlords and tenants -- The work of volunteers in the organization of charity -- Relief: official and volunteer agencies in administering.
Credits:
Produced by Fay Dunn, Martin Pettit and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Homes of the London Poor" by "Octavia Hill" is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work discusses the living conditions and management of housing for the impoverished in London, highlighting the author's experiences and reform efforts to improve their circumstances. The book details the importance of not only improving physical dwellings but also addressing the character and habits of the tenants to foster dignity and self-reliance. The opening portion of the book outlines Hill's initial ventures into managing properties for the poor, emphasizing the necessity of sanitary reforms for both health and dignity. Hill reflects on her motives to alleviate the hardships imposed by unscrupulous landlords, while detailing her approach to housing that combines strict rules with genuine care. She underscores the successful transformation of not just physical spaces but also the lives of the tenants through partnership, respect, and the cultivation of their inherent capabilities. The narrative sets the foundation for Hill's belief that a structured yet sympathetic approach can empower the poor towards self-improvement and stability. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Hill, Octavia, 1838-1912
EBook No.: 59674
Published: Jun 4, 2019
Downloads: 49
Language: English
Subject: Poor -- England -- London
Subject: Charity organization
Subject: Working class -- Dwellings
Subject: Housing -- England -- London
LoCC: Social sciences: Economic history and conditions, Production
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.