Homes of the London Poor

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hill, Octavia, 1838-1912

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

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.)

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)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 60.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2019-06-04